Hisense FV298N4ACF Series Refrigerator User Manual

Hisense FV298N4ACF Series Refrigerator

Safety and warning information

For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these user’s instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people

• According to EN standard
  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• According to IEC standard
  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person being responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it.

• If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  • farm houses and hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • catering and similar non-retail applications.

•  Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

•  Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
  Replacing the illuminating lamps

• The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.

Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.

The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.

WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.

It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to service this appliance. In Queensland the Authorized Service Person Must hold a Gas Work Authorized for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which involve removal of covers.

WARNING: risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:

• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
  It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

Electrical safety

1. The power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the main cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.
7. The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must employ a special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground wire.

Daily use

• Do not store flammable gas or liquids in the appliance, There is a risk of an explosion.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
• Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer’s instructions.
•  The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions for storage.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
•  Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
• Keep burning candles, lamps and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
• The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet. You should take care when move it as the appliance is heavy.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Never use the base, drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
• Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
• Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
• To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.
• This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers.
• Do use a plastic scraper instead of a sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance.

Installation Important

• For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual. Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it.
• Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
•  Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
  Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

1. If the appliance is Frost Free.
2. If the appliance contains freezer compartment.

Installing your new appliance

Before using the appliance for the first time, you should be informed of the following tips.

Warning!
For proper installation, this freezer must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. The rollers, which are not castors, should be only used for forward or backward movement. Moving the freezer sideways may damage your floor and the rollers.

Ventilation of appliance

In order to improve efficiency of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation of heat. For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available around the freezer.
Suggest: It is advisable for there to be 50-75mm of space from the back to the wall, at least 100mm from its top, at least 100mm from its side to the wall and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 130°. As shown in follow diagrams.

Note: This appliance performs well within the climate class from SN to T showed in the table below. It may not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for a long period.

Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or frost. Stand the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.

Leveling of appliance

• For sufficient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You can adjust them manually by hand or by using a suitable spanner.
• To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the top backwards by 10-15mm.

Installing the door handles
For the convenience of transportation, the door handles are separately provided in a plastic bag, you can install the door handles as follows.

1. Lever screw covers on the left side of the door, and then put them back to the plastic bag.
2. Match the handle on the left side of the door, keeping axes of the screw holes in the handle and the door in a line, as the picture shows.
3. Fix the handle with the special screws provided in the plastic bag.

Description of the appliance

1. Cabinet
2. LED light
3. Glass shelf
4. Upper drawer parts
5. Display
6. Middle drawer parts
7. Lower drawer part
8. Adjustable bottom feet
9. Freezer door
10. Handle（optional）
11. Freezer gasket

Note

• Due to unceasing modification of our products, your freezer may be slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same.
• To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position as the illustration above.

Display controls

Use your appliance according to the following control regulations, your appliance has the corresponding functions and modes as the control panels showed in the pictures below. When the appliance is powered on for the first time, the backlighting of the icons on display panel starts working. If no buttons have been pressed and the doors are closed, the backlighting will turn off.

Controlling the temperature
For optimum food preservation,
We recommend that when you start your freezer for the first time，the temperature for the freezer is set to
-18°C (0°F)，if you want to change the temperature，follow the instructions below.

Caution！
When you set temperature，you set an average temperature for the whole freezer cabinet. Temperature inside each compartment may vary from the temperature values displayed on the panel，depending on how much food you store and where you place them. Ambient temperature may also affect the actual temperature inside the appliance.

Note： High temperature setting will accelerate food waste.

Temp
In the unlocked state, you can switch the display mode from °C to °F by press the

button for 3 seconds, In the unlocked state, press

button, when the light is on the freezer set temperature is cyclically adjusted between -14°C and -24°C.

when the light is on, the freezer set  temperature is cyclically adjusted between 7°F and -11°F.

Super Freeze

Super Freeze will quickly lower the temperature within the freezer so food will freeze faster.
This feature also helps to keep the vitamins and nutrition of fresh food for longer period.

In the unlocked state, press button to enter the Super Freeze mode, the Super Freeze icon is lit and the temperature is set to -24°C(- 11°F).

To freeze fresh food activate the Super Freeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to complete prefreezing

• Super Freeze mode automatically exits after about 52 hours.
• When Super Freeze function is on, in the unlocked state, you can switch it off by pressing button and the freezer temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting.

Eco
If you are going to be away for a long period of time, you can turn it to Eco mode to save on electricity.

• In the unlocked state, press button to enter the Eco mode, the Eco icon is lit and the temperature is set to -17°C（1°F）.
• When the Eco function is on, in the unlocked state, you can switch it off by pressing button. The freezer temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting.

Child Lock

• When the light is on. the freezer is locked. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds, the light is off, the freezer is in the unlocked state. it can perform other button operation.
• If no button have been press for 20 seconds, the light will be on.

Alarm
In case of alarm, icon will be flashing and there will be buzzing sound.
Door Alarm

• When the door is open for over 2 minutes，the door alarm will sound, meanwhile the display panel show “dr”. In case of door alarm, buzzer will sound 3 times every 1 min.
• After the door alarm time exceeds more than 10 minutes, the buzzer stops beeping, the icon is off, and the display screen shows normal. The door alarm can also be cleared by closing the door.
• To save energy, please avoid keeping the door open for a long time when using the appliance.

Power
Pressing and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the power function on or off.

• When the freezer is working, In the unlocked state, you can switch the appliance off by pressing button for 3 seconds, the light is on, meanwhile the display panel show“- -”.
  Important: Do not store any food in the freezer during this time.

• When the freezer is in standby mode and unlocked, press the button for 3 seconds, the light is off, the freezer will turn on and the display will shows normal.
  Note: The display control only can be setted in the unlocked state

Using your appliance

Your appliance has the accessories as the “Description of the appliance” showed in general, with this part instruction you can have the right way to use them. We recommend that you read through them carefully before using the appliance

Shelf in Refrigerator chamber

• There are shelves in freezer chamber, and they can be taken out to be cleaned.

Freezer Drawer

• It is sued to store food which needs to be frozen, including meat, fish, ice cream, etc.

Installing refrigerators in pairs

• Your freezer can be installed with fridge in pairs.
• It can be installed by installation pairs supplied like this, but the energy consumption will increase slightly.

Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned regularly (at least every two months.

Warning!
The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning as there is a danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains socket.

Exterior cleaning
Wipe the control panel with a clean, soft cloth.

• Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the surface of the appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface.
• Clean the doors, handles and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Caution!

• Don’t use sharp objects as they are likely to scratch the surface.
• Don’t use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers or organic solvent such as Benzene for cleaning.

They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause fire.

Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will be easier to clean when food stocks are low. Wipe the inside of the freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with warm water using a wrung-out sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets. Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts before putting them back into place.

Caution!
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the freezer compartment. Only after the interior is completely dry should the appliance be switched back on and plugged back into the mains socket.

Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you open the door. Wash seal with a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.

Caution! Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be powered on

Replacing the LED light:
This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class F.

Warning:
The LED light should be replaced by a competent person. If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. To replace the LED light, the below steps can be followed:

1. Unplug your appliance.
2. Remove light cover by pushing up and out.
3. Detach the LED and pull it while pressing the connector latch.
4. Replace LED light and snap it correctly in place.

Helpful hints and tips

Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy.

• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods in order to conserve energy.
• Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric oven or cooker etc)
• Don‘t set the temperature colder than necessary.
• Don’t store warm food or evaporating liquid in the appliance.
• Place the appliance in a well ventilated, humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing your new appliance chapter.
• If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper and shelves, do not adjust the combination as this is designed to be the most energy efficient configuration.

Hints for freezing

• When first starting-up or after a period out of use, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings before putting food in the compartment.

• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.

• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene wraps which are airtight,

• Do not allow fresh，unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise of the latter.

• Iced products，if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, will probably cause frost burns to the skin.

• It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time.
  Hints for the storage of frozen food

• Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer.

• Once defrosted ，food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken prevent mould on the appliance.

1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service, please see below.

Warning! Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.

Appliance is not working correctly

| Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if necessary.
It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.
Odours       from compartments| the| The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.

Noise        from appliance

|

the

| The sounds below are quite normal:

• Compressor running noises.
• Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the freezer compartment or other compartments.
• Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
• Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
• Clicking noise before the compressor starts.

Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may need you to check and take action:

• The cabinet is not level.
• The back of appliance touches the wall.
• Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.

The        motor continuously

|

runs

| It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will need to run more when in following circumstances:

• Temperature setting is set colder than necessary
• Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within the appliance.
• The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
• Doors are kept open too long or too often.
• After your installing the appliance or it has been switched off for a long time.

A layer of frost occurs in| Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure
the compartment| food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the

frost, please refer to the“Cleaning and care” chapter.

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Temperature inside is too warm

| You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or the doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is located with insufficient clearance at the sides, back and top
Temperature inside is too cold| Increase the temperature by following the “controls panel” chapter.

Doors can’t be closed easily

| Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by 10- 15mm to allow the doors to self close, or if something inside is preventing the doors from closing.

Reversing the door

The side in which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site allows for it. Tools you will need:

Note: Before you start lay the freezer on it’s back in order to gain access to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the backboard of the freezer. To reverse the door. The following steps are generally recommended.

1. Stand the freezer upright.
   Remove the screw hole cover and upper hinge cover（right）as follow diagram.

2. Remove the three screws as follow diagram. Lift the right upper hinge part.

3. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching.

4. Loose screws ③， remove part ① and part ②，then replace them to the left side and tighten securely with screws ③.

5.  Lay the freezer on soft foam packaging or similar material. Remove part ① part ② , and part ③ by unscrewing the screws ④.

6. Replace part ③ to the left side and fixing it with the screws ④ . Replace part ① and part ② to another side and fixing it.

7. Set the door into its new place making sure the pin enters the bushing at the lower frame section.

8. Replace the lid by fitting the upper hinge core into the upper door’s hole, securing it with the 3 screws.

9. Put the screw hole cover and upper hinge cover（left）as follow diagram.

10. Switch the handles from the left to the right（only for the model with handles）.

1. Handle cover
2. Screw
3. Handle part
4. Cover-screw cap

Note！
Due to unceasing modification of our products, handle may be slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same. Switch the handles from the left to the right as follow diagram.

1. Screw cover
2. Screw
3. Handle part
4. Cover-screw cap

Warning When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

Disposal of the appliance

It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging into a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.

Before disposal of the appliance

1. Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug
   Warning! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition.

Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.

Correct Disposal of this product
This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the appropriate waste collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant in crease of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three- star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

Order| Compartments

TYPE

| Target storage

temp.[ °C]

| Appropriate food
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1

|

Fridge

|

+2~+8

| Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cakes, Drinks and other foods which are not suitable for freezing.

2

|

(**)-Freezer

|

≤-18

| Seafood(fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended time is 3 months – nutrition values and taste decrease with time), suitable for frozen fresh food.

3

|

***-Freezer

|

≤-18

| Seafood(fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended time is 3 months – nutrition values and taste decrease with

time). Not suitable for freezing fresh food.

4

|

**-Freezer

|

≤-12

| Seafood(fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended time is 2 months –
 |  |  | nutrition values and taste decrease with

time). Not suitable for freezing fresh food.

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5

|

*-Freezer

|

≤-6

| Seafood(fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products(recommended time is 1 month – nutrition values and taste decrease with

time). Not suitable for freezing fresh food.

6

|

0-star

|

-6~0

| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, some packaged  processed foods, etc.(Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably not later than 3 days).

7

|

Chill

|

-3~+3

| Fresh/frozen pork, beef, fish, chicken, freshwater aquatic products, etc. (7 days below 0°C and above 0°C is recommended for consumption within that day, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood(less than 0 for 15 days, it is not recommended to store above 0°C).

8

|

Fresh Food

|

0~+4

| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, cooked food, etc.(Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably no more than 3 days).
9| Wine| +5~+20| red wine, white wine, sparkling wine etc.

Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage temperature of your purchased products.

• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
  Water dispenser cleaning(special for water dispenser products):

• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
  WARNING! Food needs to be packed in bags before putting into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that the product design structure is not easy to clean.

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