Prestige SE28W/S Instruction manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

MODEL SE28W/S

INSTRUCTON MANUAL

Table of Contents 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY) ............................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 3

COOKING UTENSILS............................................................................................................... 4

OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 6

OVEN OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 7

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 7

COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 8

MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION ..................................................................................... 8

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 9

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 13

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................... 14

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ............................................................................................... 14

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................ 16

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE..................................................................................... 17

IMPORTANT DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................ 17

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E L E C T R I I C A L C O N N E C T I I O N ( ( U K O N L Y ) )

For your safety please read the following information.

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.

The appliance must be connected to a 230 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means of a three-pin socket and should be protected by a 13-amp fuse in the plug.

The appliance is supplied with a moulded 13 amp 3 pin plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse. Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362.

The plug contains a removable fuse cover that must be refitted when the fuse is replaced. In the event of the fuse cover being lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover has been obtained.

If the moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for any other reason, then the fuse should be removed and the cut off plug disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of electric shock.

There is a danger of electric shock if the old plug is inserted into any 13-amp socket outlet.

How to wire a 13 amp plug

Important

The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue – Neutral

Brown – Live

As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows.

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L.

You must make sure the lead is firmly secured under the cord clamp.

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I I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I I N S T R U C T I I O N S

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY y The oven cannot be operated with the door open due to the safety interlocks built in the door mechanism which switch off cooking functions when the door is opened. Operating the oven with the door y y open could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the door mechanism.

Do not let water or any other liquid enter the oven through the ventilation slots.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or y y y y y allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do not operate the oven if it does not work as expected or the mains lead is damaged or the unit is damaged in any way.

It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the door (bent), or hinges and latches (broken or y y y y loosened), or the door seals and sealing surfaces.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified personnel.

Read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. y

When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS: y Microwave heating of liquids can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care must be taken when handling the container. y The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. y y y

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Only use a temperature probe recommended for this oven.

Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again

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y halfway through the heating time.

After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time. Stir or shake the contents (especially feeding bottles and baby foods) and carefully check the temperature before use.

WARNINGS: y If the door to door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. y It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave y y y y y y y energy.

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

This appliance is intended for domestic use only; any other use may invalidate the warranty and might be dangerous.

When the microwave is switched off it is NOT disconnected from the mains, to do this you must remove the plug from the mains supply outlet.

The plug shall be the main disconnect device and shall remain operable at all times.

The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.

The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

C O O K I I N G U T E N S I I L S

Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave oven. The following charts summarise the proper use of cooking utensils in your oven.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminium foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking.

Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 2.5cm away from oven walls.

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Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable.

Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until it’s warm.

Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates and cups

Paper towels

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

Parchment paper

Plastic

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labelled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot.

“Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils

Aluminium tray

Remarks

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with metal handle

Metal or metal- trimmed utensils

Metal twist ties

Paper bags

Plastic foam

Wood

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

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Notes: z Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they may become hot during cooking. z Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven. z Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.

O T H E R H E L P F U L I I N S T R U C T I I O N S

For best results and more enjoyable cooking, please read these comments thoroughly.

For Best Results:

1. When determining the time for a particular food, begin by using minimum time and checking condition occasionally. It is easy to overcook food because microwaves cook very quickly.

2. Small quantities of food or foods with low water content may dry out and become hard if cooked too long.

Defrosting Frozen Food:

1. Foods that have been frozen can be place directly in the oven for thawing.

(Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps).

2. Defrost according to the Defrosting instructions found in this manual.

3. For areas of the food thawing faster than others, cover with small pieces of aluminum foil. This helps slow down or stop the defrosting process.

4. Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen.

5. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the cooking time in some recipes, depending on the starting temperature of the food.

Note: Air from the vent may become warm during cooking.

Browning:

There are a few foods which are not cooked long enough in the microwave oven to brown and may need additional colour.

Coatings such as paprika and browning agents such as Worcestershire sauce may be used on chops, meat patties or chicken pieces.

Roasts, poultry or ham, cooked for 10-15 minutes or longer, will brown without extra additives.

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O V E N O V E R V I I E W

Names of Oven Parts

The oven will shut off if the door is opened during operation.

T U R N T A B L E I I N S T A L L A T I I O N a. Never place the glass tray upside down.

The glass tray should never be restricted. b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking. c. All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking. d. If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorised service centre.

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C O U N T E R T O P I I N S T A L L A T I I O N

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if the oven is damaged.

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.

Do not remove the light brown

Mica cover that is attached to the inside of the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

M I I C R O W A V E O V E N I I N S T A L L A T I I O N

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.

A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches

(7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.

(1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.

(2) Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.

(3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

(4) Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible.

Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

2. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

WARNING: Do not install the oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.

Accessible surfaces may get hot during operation.

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O P E R A T I I O N

When the oven is plugged in, the display will show “0:00” and a beep sound will be heard. To open the oven door, firmly press the middle of the button located below the control panel.

Setting the Clock

Suppose you want to set the oven clock time to 12:12.

1. In standby mode, press CLOCK to set the clock in

24-hour cycle.

 The first digital will flash and will light up on the display.

2. Press the number buttons 1, 2, 1, 2 in order.

3. Press CLOCK to confirm.

 will disappear and “:” blinks on the display.

Note: During clock setting, if CANCEL is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will return to the previous status.

Microwave Cooking

The longest cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99:99). You can select a power level by repeatedly pressing POWER.

Press POWER Display Cooking Power once P100 100% twice P80

3 times P50

80%

50%

4 times

5 times

P30

P10

30%

10%

Example: Choose 50% power for cooking 10 minutes.

1. Press POWER three times. and will come on.

2. Press the number buttons 1, 0, 0, 0 in order.

3. Press START to start cooking. and will flash.

Note: You can check the cooking power during cooking by pressing POWER.

Speed Cooking

In standby state, press EXPRESS to cook with 100% power level for 1 minute.

Each press of the button will increase the cooking time by 1 minute. The longest cooking time is 30 minutes.

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Defrost by Weight

The oven could be used to defrost food based on the weight selected. The defrosting time and power level are automatically set once the weight is programmed. The frozen food weight ranges from 100g to 2000g.

Example: Defrost 500g of beef:

1. Press WEIGHT DEFROST. "dEF1" will show on the display. and will come on.

2. Press the number buttons 5, 0, 0 in order, “g” will come on.

3. Press START to start defrosting. “g” will go out, and will flash.

Defrost by Time

The longest defrosting time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99:99).

Example: Defrost beef for 5 minutes. display. and will come on.

2. Press the number buttons 5, 0, 0 in order. The default power is PL3.

and will flash.

Auto Menu

For the food in the following table, it is not necessary to program the cooking power and time.

Example: Cook 300g of vegetable:

1. In standby mode, press VEGETABLE, will come on.

and

2. Press VEGETABLE twice to choose weight. “300” will appear on the display. “g” will come on.

3. Press START to start cooking. “g” will go out, and

will flash.

Refer to the following chart for the automatic menu procedure.

Menu Weight(g) Press Times

200 Once

A-1

Auto Reheat

300 Twice

10

A-2

Vegetable

200 Once

300 Twice

A-3

Fish

A-4

Meat

A-5

Pasta

A-6

Potato

A7

Pizza

A-8

Soup

200 Once

300 Twice

400 3 times

500 4 times

200 Once

300

400

Twice

3 times

500

50 (with 450g of cold water)

4 times

Once

100 (with 800g of cold water) Twice

150 (with 1200g of cold water)

1 (approximately 200g)

2 (approximately 400g)

3 times

Once

Twice

3 (approximately 600g) 3 times

1 (approximately 80g) Once

2 (approximately 160g)

3 (approximately250g)

500

Twice

3 times

Once

750 Twice

1000 3 times

Once A-9

Porridge

550

1100

Delay Cooking

Example: Set the current clock to 8:00 then start cooking at

12:12. twice

2. Set the cooking program as desired (defrost cannot be set).

4. Press the number buttons 1, 2, 1, 2 in order. time has reached.

Note: During cooking time setting, if CANCEL is pressed or if there is no

operation within 1 minute, the oven will return to the previous status.

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Memory Function

You can store 3 memory programs for cooking. show 1, 2 or 3.

2. If the program has been set, press START to cook as programmed. If not, set the program first.

3. After finishing the setting, press MEMORY to save the program and return to the standby mode. If START is pressed, the oven will save the program and programmed cooking starts.

Suppose you want to set the following program as the second memory, that is, cook the food with 80% microwave power level for 3 minutes and 20 seconds.

1. In standby mode, press MEMORY repeatedly until “2” appears on the display.

3. Press number buttons 3, 2, 0 in order to enter cooking time. be saved as the second memory and operated.

5. To cook using memory 2, press MEMORY repeatedly until “2” displays then press START to start the memory program.

Kitchen Timer

2. Press the number buttons to enter the timer time (the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds).

4. When the kitchen time is reached, you will hear 5 beeps. If the clock time is set, the display will return to clock time.

Multi-Stage Cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 2 automatic cooking sequences.

Defrosting can only be set in the first stage.

Note: Auto cooking can not be selected in a cooking program.

Suppose you want to set the following cooking program:

Microwave cooking (100% power level for 10 minutes)

Microwave cooking (80% power level for 15 minutes) displays.

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2. Press number buttons 1, 0, 0 and 0 in order to input cooking time. displays.

4. Press number buttons 1, 5, 0 and 0 to input cooking time.

Note: After one cooking stage is finished, a beep sound is heard, indicating the

next cooking stage has begun.

Child Lock

The child lock prevents unsupervised operation by children.

To set the child lock, press and hold CANCEL then a long beep sounds and shows on the display. In the lock state, all buttons are disabled.

To cancel the child lock, press and hold CANCEL then a beep sounds. The lock icon disappears on the display.

C L E A N I I N G A N D M A I I N T E N A N C E

General Advice

Frequent cleaning prevents smoke and bad odours during cooking and also sparking in the oven cavity and around the door seal.

Do not let food deposits or grease accumulate inside the oven cavity or on the door seal.

If your microwave oven is fitted with a waveguide cover (usually located inside the oven cavity on the right side wall) it must be kept clean at all times, should food deposits or grease be allowed to accumulate on the cover, sparking will occur and may damage your oven invalidating the warranty.

Before any maintenance or cleaning, disconnect the oven from the mains supply and wait for it to cool to room temperature.

Oven Door

Remove any food deposits and grease between the door seal and oven cavity using a damp cloth, it is important to keep this area clean at all times.

Interior Walls

Remove any grease splashes from the oven cavity walls with soap and water, then rinse and dry.

The door seal and oven cavity have to be particularly well cleaned to ensure the door will close properly and to avoid sparking between the oven cavity and door assembly.

Do not use abrasive products such as scouring pads which will damage the

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surfaces of the oven cavity and door.

Only warm soapy water must be used to clean stainless steels surfaces.

Outer Surfaces

To clean the outside surface, use a damp cloth.

Avoid using abrasive products such as scouring pads that may damage the cosmetic surfaces. Make sure water does not seep into the ventilation slots.

Accessories should be washed in warm soapy water by hand.

CAUTION

Some waveguide covers can be easily damaged take care when cleaning.

Do not wash accessories in a dishwasher.

WARNINGS:

If the inside of the oven cavity and door seal are not kept scrupulously clean there is a danger of damage due to sparking inside the oven cavity invalidating the warranty.

Never scrape the oven cavity walls with sharp objects.

Never immerse the appliance, its cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

Never clean this product with a steam cleaner.

S P E C I I F I I C A T I I O N S

Power Consumption:

Rated Input (Microwave):

Rated Output (Microwave):

Microwave Frequency:

Outside Dimensions:

Oven Capacity:

Net Weight:

230V AC, 50Hz

1450W

900W

2450MHz

513mm(L)×485mm(W)×307mm(H)

28 Litres

Approx. 14.5 kg

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Q U E S T I I O N S A N D A N S W E R S

Q. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow?

A. * Light bulb has blown.

*Door not closed.

Q. Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent and/or why is water

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dripping from the bottom of the door?

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking operations. This microwave oven has been made to vent this steam out of the side and top vents, occasionally this steam condenses on the door and water then drips out at the bottom of the door. This is quite normal and safe.

Q. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?

A. No. The screen reflects the energy to the oven cavity, the holes, or ports are made to allow light to pass, they do not let microwave energy through.

Q. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty?

A. Yes. Never run it empty.

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A. When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without piercing their shells.

Q. Why is standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed?

A. Standing time is very important.

With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.

Q. Why does my oven not always cook fast as the microwave cooking guide says?

A. Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve followed directions exactly and to see what might cause variations in cooking times. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, to help prevent overcooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape and weights could require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker.

Q. Why do sparks and crackling (arcing) occur in the oven?

A. There may be several reasons why sparks and crackling (arcing) within the cavity happens.

* You have left a fork or other metal utensils in the oven.

* You are using dishes with metal parts or trim (silver or gold).

* You are using a large amount of metal foil.

* You are using a metal twist tie.

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I I N G

Microwave oven interfering

TV reception

Dim oven light

Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents

Oven started accidentally with no food in.

Normal

Radio and TV reception may be affected when the microwave oven is operating. It is similar to the interference of small electrical appliances, like mixer, vacuum cleaner and electric fan. It is normal.

In low power microwave cooking, the oven light may become dim. It is normal.

In cooking, steam may come out of food.

Most will escape from the vents. But some may accumulate on a cool place like the oven door. It is normal.

It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside. It is very dangerous.

Oven can not be started.

(1) Power cord not plugged in tightly.

(2) Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works.

Unplug. Then plug in again after 10 seconds.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker

(repaired by professional personnel of authorised agent)

Oven does not heat. Door not closed well.

Glass turntable makes Dirty roller rest and oven noise when microwave oven operates.

(3) Trouble with outlet. Test outlet with other electrical appliances. bottom.

Close door well.

Refer to ‘CLEANING

AND MAINTENANCE’ to clean dirty parts.

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B E F O R E Y O U C A L L F O R S E R V I I C E

Refer to the following short checklist. You may find that the problem you are experiencing has nothing to do with the microwave oven itself. A couple of quick checks may save you an unnecessary service call.

Problem

The oven doesn’t work at all.

Check the following

- The mains plug is securely plugged into the mains socket.

- The door is firmly closed and the door hooks are not broken.

- The cooking time is set on the timer selector control.

- The fuse in the mains plug has blown.

- The mains circuit breaker in the home has tripped.

Problem

“Arcing” or sparking in the oven interior.

Check the following

- Any dishes, trays etc which are made of metal or have metal trims must not be used in the microwave oven.

- Metal skewers should be covered with food and make sure they don’t touch the sides of the oven interior when rotating. If “arcing” occurs again, remove skewers until food is cooked.

- Remove any other metal cookware.

I I M P O R T A N T D I I S P O S A L I I N S T R U C T I I O N S

As a responsible retailer we care about the environment.

As such we urge you to follow the correct disposal procedure for your product and packaging materials. This will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects health and the environment.

You must dispose of this product and its packaging according to local laws and regulations.

Because this product contains electronic components, the product and its accessories must be disposed of separately from household waste when the product reaches its end of life.

Contact your local authority to learn about disposal and recycling.

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The product should be taken to your local collection point for recycling.

Some collection points accept products free of charge.

If something doesn’t seem to work

If there is something about your appliance which you do not understand and you live in the UK you can phone our help line during normal office hours on:

0844 8009595.

Calls are charged at standard rates.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.

Prestige

®

is a registered trademark of Meyer Intellectual Properties Limited and is sold pursuant to a license.

Kesa Electricals UK, HU1 3AU 07/ 10 / 2009

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