ARDESTO MC-P13 Multicooker Instruction Manual

ARDESTO MC-P13 Multicooker

Product Information: Multicooker MC-P13 UA

The Multicooker MC-P13 UA is a kitchen appliance designed for cooking multiple types of food items. It comes with a user manual that contains important information on how to use and care for the product.

• Product Model: MC-P13 UA
• Intended Use: Home Use Only
• Power Supply: Check the appliance specifications and the power supply in your power grid before use
• Age Limit: Suitable for children over 8 years of age and persons with limited physical and sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge if they are under constant supervision or instructed in the safe use of the device and they understand the possible dangers
• Placement: Place the multicooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface. Position it far from flammable materials including curtains, walls, and fabric upholstered furniture. Do not place the multicooker near heat-emitting devices such as heaters, cooktops or electric burners. Make sure that there is enough space around. The multicooker should stand more than 15 cm far from such flammable objects as furniture, curtains etc.

Product Usage Instructions

• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the appliance and save it for future reference.
• Before first use, check the appliance specifications and the power supply in your power grid.
• Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning and removing parts. Keep unplugged when not in use.
• To avoid electric shock and fire, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. If that occurs, immediately unplug the appliance and contact service center for inspection.
• Cleaning and customer service should not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Place the multicooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface. Position it far from flammable materials including curtains, walls, and fabric upholstered furniture. Do not place the multicooker near heat-emitting devices such as heaters, cooktops or electric burners. Make sure that there is enough space around. The multicooker should stand more than 15 cm far from such flammable objects as furniture, curtains etc.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This Instruction Manual contains information on the use and care of this product. Please read Instruction Manual carefully before using the appliance and save it for future reference.

• Before first use, check the appliance specifications and the power supply in your power grid.
• The device is not intended for commercial use. This appliance is intended for use in domestic and similar conditions, in particular:
  • in kitchen areas for staff in stores, offices and other industrial conditions, on agricultural farms;
  • customers in hotels, motels, and other residential-type infrastructure;
  • in private pensions.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other damages. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord or kit provided by the manufacturer or after-sales service.
• Keep the power cord away from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
• Do not pull the power cord. Always unplug after each use. Don’t reel the cord around the appliance body.
• Never attempt to dissemble and repair the appliance by yourself. If you encounter problems, please contact customer service center.
• Using accessories or replacement parts which are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause damage to the appliance.
• The device is not designed to operate from an external timer or a separate remote control system.
• Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning and removing parts. Keep unplugged when not in use.
• To avoid electric shock and fire, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. If that occurs, immediately unplug the appliance and contact service center for inspection.
• This device can be used by children over 8 years of age and persons with limited physical and sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge if they are under constant supervision or instructed in the safe use of the device and they understand the possible dangers. Cleaning and customer service should not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Place the multicooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface. Position it far from flammable materials including curtains, walls, and fabric upholstered furniture.
• Do not place the multicooker near heat-emitting devices such as heaters, cooktops or electric burners.
• Make sure that there is enough space around. The multicooker should stand more than 15 cm far from such flammable objects as furniture, curtains etc.
• Don’t use the appliance near explosive objects.
• Don’t move the appliance containing hot food or liquids or when it is connected to power grid. Do not move the bowl inside the multicooker during cooking.
• Don’t leave water or products in the multicooker for a long time.
• Don’t cover the steam valve and the lid while the multicooker is operating. It may cause malfunction in multicooker work.
• Don’t let the multicooker work with empty bowl.
• Pour water only into the inner bowl. Don’t pour water into the multicooker body.
• Always check if there are no foreign objects between the bowl bottom and heating plate. Foreign objects may cause smell of burning, strange sounds and cause the multicooker malfunction.
• If any unusual sounds, odor or any other disruption happens, switch the multicooker off. Make sure if there are no any object or liquid between the bowl and heating plate. If malfunction reason isn’t found, please call customer service. Never attempt to dissemble and repair the multicooker by yourself.
• Let the multicooker bowl cool down before washing to avoid bowl inner coating damage.
• While you are cooking the multicooker lid and outer surface might become hot. Handle or move the multicooker carefully. When you open the multicooker lid, wait while steam goes out and then you could get closer.
• Do not heat the bowl on the stove or other heating surface to prevent its deformation. Do not replace the inner bowl with other dishes, use only the complete bowl.
• Do not wash food directly in the multicooker bowl, use other dishes for this.
• While cooking avoid the use of sharp utensils so as not to damage the bowl inner surface. Please use the spoon which comes with the multicooker. You may use also wooden, plastic or silicone utensils.

Beware of hot steam that comes out of the steam vent while cooking. Keep hands and face away from the multicooker when you open it to avoid being burnt by hot steam.

IN THE SET

1. Measuring cup
2. Ladle and spoon for cooking
3. Steamer
4. Recipе book
5. Instruction manual (the warranty card included)

CONTROL PANEL

1. The “Auto Warm-up/Cancel” function button to activate the dish warming function and cancel the selected program or reset the settings.
2. The time setting/addition and temperature addition button.
3. The level selector button (for “Crispy Rice” program only) / decrease time and temperature values button.
4. Indicators for the selected program or mode.
5. Display.
6. The “Program/Temp” function button to set delayed start and temperature.
7. The “Menu” button to select automatic programs.
8. The power on/off button and start button for the selected cooking program.

DISPLAY

The display is indicating the selected mode and shows the temperature and time settings. In the program execution mode, the display shows the total execution time and the cooking time is counted down.

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Unpack the device and remove all labels.
• Check that all the components of the device are present and that there is no damage.
• Wash all removable parts in warm, soapy water. Wash and dry all parts thoroughly. Wipe the outer casing with a clean, damp cloth. NEVER immerse the outer case in water or any other liquid.
• Before using the device for the first time, it is recommended to turn on the “Soup” program for 60 minutes with a bowl filled with 70% water.

USING THE DEVICE

• The internal and internal parts of the multicooker must be clean before cooking, be sure that there are no foreign objects between the cooking bowl and the heating surface.
• Insert the cooking bowl into the multicooker.
• Slightly turn the cooking bowl in the middle of the multicooker, making sure that the bowl is firmly against the heating element.
• Put the necessary ingredients into the bowl.
• Close the lid.
• Insert the plug of the power cable into the multicooker’s plug socket.
• Connect the plug of the multicooker’s power cable to the power outlet. Do not connect the device to the outlet if you do not made all the steps before.

SWITCHING THE MULTICOOKER ON/OFF AND SELECTING A PROGRAM

• Press the “START” multicooker button once.
• Press the “Menu” button several times until the indicator light next to the desired program lights up.
• The cooking time for the selected program will appear on the display.
• Press and hold the “START” button for 3 seconds to start the cooking program with standard settings, after which the cooking process and the countdown will begin. In the programs “Fry”, “Paste”, “Steam”, the countdown starts after reaching the operating temperature.
• At the end of the program, an audible signal will sound and the multicooker will automatically switch to the auto-heating mode (except for the programs “Frying” and “Yogurt”).
• To turn off the multicooker, quickly press the “START” button 2 times.

COOKING PROGRAMS

Program

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Description

| Default Cooking Time| Range of Cooking Time Settings| ****

Working Temperature

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Delayed Start

| Auto Heating After Program Completion
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Crispy rice (Хрусткий рис)

| Program for cooking rice with a crispy crust. For best results, use cold boiled rice. You can choose from three levels of crust: C1 – weakly expressed; C2 –  medium; C3 – strongly expressed. To prevent an unpleasant taste of rice, do not leave the finished product in the keep warm mode for more than

30 minutes

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55 minutes

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5 minutes –

2 hours

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С1: 140 °С

С2: 150 °С

С3: 160 °С

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Pasta (Паста)

| Program for cooking pasta from different types of wheat and boiling sausages, dumplings, and other semi-finished products. After the water boils, the multicooker will emit a sound signal. Add the products to the bowl and press the “START” button again. Cook with the lid open for several minutes after putting the pasta in the bowl to prevent the contents of the bowl from spilling over| ****

8 minutes

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2 minutes –

1 hour

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100 °С

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Milk porridge (Молочна каша)

| Program for cooking milk porridge. Use pasteurized milk with a low fat content, or dilute whole milk with drinking water in a 1:1 ratio. Before starting cooking, grease the inner surface of the multicooker`s bowl with butter| ****

45 minutes

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5 minutes –

2 hours

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97 °С

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Baking (Запікан- ня)| Recommended for cooking meat dishes and dishes with poultry and fish. Allows you to get a crispy brown crust| ****

1 hour

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5 minutes –

4 hours

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97 °С

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Stew (Туш- кування)

| Recommended for stewing meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables. The water level should not exceed the maximum mark on the bowl| ****

1 hour 30 minutes

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5 minutes –

2 hours

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98 °С

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Cake (Випічка)

| Recommended for baking various types of pastries, biscuits,

casseroles, and pies. Make sure that the raw dough occupies no more than half of the bowl’s volume. The weight of ingredients should not exceed 600 g

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1 hour

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5 minutes –

4 hours

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130 °С

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Reheating (Підігрів)| Used for reheating cold dishes| 1 hour| 5 minutes –

4 hours

| 105 °С| +| +

Fry (Смажен- ня)

| Recommended for frying meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables. During cooking with this program, it is allowed to keep the lid open. To prevent ingredients from burning, they should be periodically stirred or flipped. Allow the device to

cool completely before using this program again

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15 minutes

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2 minutes –

1 hour

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130 – 160

°C with a 5

°C setting increment

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–

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Program

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Description

| Default Cooking Time| Range of Cooking Time Settings| ****

Working Temperature

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Delayed Start

| Auto Heating After Program Completion
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Сereals (Крупи)

| Recommended for preparing loose cereals from various grains (rice, buckwheat, etc.) with water and for preparing side dishes. The water level should not exceed the maximum mark on the bowl| ****

30 minutes

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5 minutes –

2 hours

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130 °С

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Soup (Суп)

| Program for preparing soups, broths, borscht, and other first courses. The water level should not exceed the maximum mark on the bowl| ****

1 hour

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5 minutes –

4 hours

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100 °С

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Your Recipe (Свій рецепт)

| Program for flexible manual control of the cooking process. Recommendations for using the “Your Recipe” program are presented in the corresponding section of the instructions| ****

25 minutes

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5 minutes –

2 hours

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35 – 160 °С with a 5 °C setting increment

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Steam (На парі)

| Recommended for cooking meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, dumplings, ravioli, cottage cheese pancakes, and the like. Pour 500-600 ml of drinking water into the bowl. Place the steaming container with the necessary ingredients in the bowl. During cooking with this program, it is recommended to keep the lid closed, as the cooking time will start after the water boils and the necessary steam density is reached| ****

5 minutes

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5 minutes –

2 hours

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100 °С

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Yogurt (Йогурт)

| Recommended for making yogurts. Make sure that the initial ingredients take up no more than half of the bowl’s volume| ****

8 hours

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6 hours –

12 hours

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38 °С

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–

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–

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

SETTING COOKING TIME
After selecting the desired program, press the “Time” button to enter the time setting  mode, then press and buttons to increase or decrease the cooking time accordingly.

SETTING COOKING TEMPERATURE
After selecting the appropriate program, press the “Preset/Temp.” button to enter the temperature setting mode, then press and buttons to increase or decrease the cooking temperature accordingly.
Note: temperature setting is only available in the “Fry” and “Your recipe” modes. The temperature adjustment step is 5 °C.

AUTOMATIC REHEATING (KEEP WARM FUNCTION)
The “Automatic Reheating” function starts automatically after the cooking program ends (except for “Yogurt” and “Fry” programs) and keeps the food warm for 12 hours.
To disable the automatic reheating function during its operation, press the “Auto Reheat/Cancel” button. If necessary, you can press the “Auto Reheat/Cancel” button during the cooking program to manually end the process and switch the multicooker to the waiting mode. To manually activate the automatic reheating function, press the “Auto Reheat/Cancel” button in the waiting mode.

REHEATING PROGRAM
A program for reheating already cooked food. To select this program, press the “Menu” button until the corresponding program indicator is highlighted, then press and hold the “START” button for 3 seconds (as for starting a regular cooking program).

DELAYED START
The “Delayed Start” function allows you to postpone the start time of cooking for up to 24 hours. Note: it is recommended to set this function for a period of up to 12 hours to prevent a deterioration of the taste quality of the products and to use a longer time range only if the multicooker is installed in a sufficiently cool place.
To use the function, place the products according to the recipe in the multicooker bowl, then press the “Menu”  button to select the desired program (if you need to change the standard cooking time for the selected program, follow the instructions provided in this section above). Next, press the “Program/Temp.” button, then press s and buttons to respectively increase or decrease the delayed start time. Then, press and hold the START button for 3 seconds (the corresponding “Program” (Програма) indicator will light up on the control panel).
Note: the selected delayed start period includes the time for cooking the dish. For example, if the products are placed at 1:00 PM, the “Baking” program is selected (the standard cooking time for this program is 1 hour), and a delay of 5 hours is set, then the multicooker will start the “Baking” program at 5:00 PM and the cooking process will be completed at 6:00 PM.

YOUR RECIPE

The multicooker includes the “Your Recipe” program, which allows you to set manual settings for the time and temperature for cooking your favorite dishes. The temperature range is from 35 to 160°C with a step of 5°C. Select this mode by pressing the “Menu” button, then set the required time and temperature using the appropriate instructions provided in this section above.

THE CRUST LEVEL SELECTION (FOR CRISPY RICE PROGRAM ONLY)
Press the “Menu” button several times to select the “Crispy Rice” (Хрусткий рис) program, then press the “Taste” button. The display will show the characters “C2”, which corresponds to the medium level of the crispy rice. Press the “Level” button again to select the strong level of the crispy rice (characters “C3” on the display) or twice to select the weak level of the crispy rice (characters “C1” on the display).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Turn off the device from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
• Wash the cooking bowl with a detergent, rinse with water, and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not wash the cooking bowl in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners and aggressive cleaning agents to clean the device and accessories.
• After cooking, do not place the cooking bowl immediately under cold water. Let it cool down first. Do not place heavily chilled food immediately on a heated surface.
• Do not allow water to get inside the device.
• Clean the device’s body as necessary using clean warm water and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners and dishwashing detergents.
• After using the device, clean the steam release valve every time. Carefully remove the valve without applying significant force. Disassemble the valve and rinse it thoroughly under running water, then dry it carefully, reassemble it and install it back.

The warranty does not cover consumables (filters, ceramic and non-stick coatings, rubber seals, etc).
The manufacturer may change the configuration, appearance, country of origin, warranty, and technical specifications of the model without prior notice, provided that the operational characteristics are not worsened. Please check the device upon purchase.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The multicooker does not turn on/the indicators and the display do not light up| ****

There is no power supply in the electrical power grid

| Check for the presence of voltage in the power grid or correctly connect the multicooker to the power grid

The dish takes too long to cook

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There is no power supply in the electrical power grid

| Check for the presence of voltage in the power grid or correctly connect the multicooker to the power grid
The bowl in the multicooker body is installed crookedly| Install the bowl into the body evenly, without tilting

The heating element is dirty

| Disconnect the device from the power grid, let it cool down.

Clean the heating element from

dirt.

There is a foreign object between the bowl and the heating element| ****

Remove the foreign object

The food is burnt or improperly cooked| The ratio of ingredients and liquid is not followed| Adjust the appropriate amount of liquid and ingredients
The food is burning in the same spots| Check if the bowl or its coating is damaged| Replace the bowl. Use only bowls recommended by the manufacturer
The indicators and display are on while the program is running, but the food is not cooking| ****

System error

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Please contact an authorized service center

The display shows E1-E4| System error| Please contact an authorized service center

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Warranty conditions

The plant guarantees normal operation of the product within 12 months from the date of the sale, provided that the consumer complies with the rules of operation and care provided by this Manual. Service life of the product is 5 years.
In order to avoid any misunderstanding we kindly ask you to carefully study the Owner’s Manual, the terms of warranty, and check the correctness of filling the Warranty Card. The Warranty Card is valid only if the following information is correctly and clearly stated: model, serial number of the product, date of sale, clear seals of the company-seller, signature of the buyer. The model and serial number of the product must correspond to those specified in the Warranty Card.
If these terms are violated, and if the information specified in the Warranty Card is changed, erased or rewritten, the Warranty Card is considered invalid. Setup and installation (assembly, connection, etc.) of the appliance are described in the attached documentation; they can be carried out both by the user, and by specialists having the necessary qualification sent by USC or selling companies (on a paid basis). In this case, the person (the institution) installing the appliance shall be responsible for the correctness and quality of installation (setup). Please pay attention to the importance of the correct installation of the appliance, both for its reliable operation, and for obtaining warranty and free service. Require the installation specialist to enter all the necessary information about the installation in the Warranty Card.
In case of failure of the appliance during the warranty period by the fault of the manufacturer, the owner is entitled to free warranty repair upon presentation of the correctly filled Warranty Card together with the appliance in the factory configuration packed in the original packaging to the warranty workshop or the place of its purchase. Satisfaction of the customer’s claim due to the fault of the manufacturer shall be made in accordance with the law «On Protection of Consumers’ Rights». In the case of warranty repair the warranty period shall be extended for the period of repair and shipment.

WARRANTY CARD
Dear Buyer! Congratulations on your purchase of the ARDESTO brand appliance, which was designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards, and we thank you for choosing this particular instrument.
We ask you to keep the coupon during the warranty period. When purchasing a product, require a full warranty card.

1. Warranty service is carried out only if there is a correctly and clearly filled original warranty card, which indicates: product model, date of sale, serial number, warranty service period, and the seller’s seal. *
2. The service life of household appliances is 5 years.
3. The product is intended for consumer use. When using the product in commercial activities, the seller / manufacturer does not bear warranty obligations, after-sales service is performed on a paid basis.
4. Warranty repair is carried out within the period specified in the warranty card for the product in an authorized service center on the conditions and terms determined by applicable law.
5. The product is withdrawn from the warranty in case of violation by the consumer of the operating rules set forth in the instruction manual.
6. The product is removed from warranty service in the following cases:
   • misuse and non-consumer use;
   • mechanical damage;
   • damage caused by the ingress of foreign objects, substances, liquids, insects;
   • damage caused by natural disasters (rain, wind, lightning, etc.), fire, domestic factors (excessive humidity, dust, aggressive environment, etc.)
   • damage caused by non-compliance of power and cable network parameters with state standards and other similar factors;
   • when operating equipment in the power supply network with a missing single ground loop;
   • in case of violation of seals installed on the product;
   • lack of serial number of the device, or inability to identify it.
7. The warranty does not cover consumables and accessories, as well as filters, shelves, drawers, stands and other containers for storing products.
8. The warranty period is 12 months from the date of sale.

• Tear-off maintenance tickets are provided by an authorized service center.
  The completeness of the product is checked. I have read the terms of the warranty service, no complaints.
  Customer Signature

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References

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