Amica AMGF20E1S Free-Standing Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

Amica AMGF20E1S Free-Standing Microwave Oven

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE

DEAR CUSTOMER,
Your Amica appliance is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient. Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.

Before using the appliance, please read these Operating Instructions carefully

Symbols appearing in these instructions have the following meaning:

Important information concerning proper operation of the appliance and your personal safety.

Risks resulting from improper operation of the appliance. Activities that must be performed by a qualified technician.

Tips on how to use the appliance.

Information on how to protect the environment.

This indicates actions that must not be performed by the user.

SPECIFICATION

The appliance is designed for household use only.

The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect the operation of the appliance.

The pictures in these operating instructions are for illustration only. A full list of the appliance accessories may be found in an appropriate section of this operating instructions.

PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE OVER-EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY

Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open, because it may cause harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do not disable the safety interlocks, or attempt to circumvent them.
Do not place anything between the front surface of the oven and the door or allow dirt or detergent residue to gather on sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particu- larly important that the oven door is properly closed and
that there is no damage to:

1. door (dents, cracks)
2. hinges and locks (broken, cracked or loose)
3. door seals and sealing surfaces

Any adjustments, maintenance or repairs should only be entrusted to the manufacturer’s properly qualified service personnel. In particular, the work associated with removing the cover that protects the user against microwave radiation.
Keep the appliance and its power cord away from chil- dren under 8 years old.
Microwave oven should not be placed in a cabinet*
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts be- come hot during use. Avoid contact with hot parts. Chil- dren under the age of 8, should be kept away from the appliance, unless supervised by an adult person;
Do not clean the appliance with steam
Surfaces of the cabinet may become hot when the oven is operating;

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To reduce the risk of fire, injury to people or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using the appliance, please observe the following basic safety rules:
Read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.
Close supervision is needed to reduce the risk of fire inside the oven chamber.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in the appliance. Oven is specifically designed for heating or cooking food. It is not intended for industrial or laboratory use.
WARNING: When the appliance is used in a combined mode, children can use the microwave oven only under adult supervision due to the high temperatures generated;
WARNING: Liquids and other foodstuffs may not be heated in sealed containers as the containers could explode;
WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.
Use only cookware that is suitable for use in microwave ovens;
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, pay special attention to the microwave oven as containers may ignite;

If you see smoke or fire, turn off the appliance or unplug it from power and keep the door closed until the flames are smothered;
Microwave heating of beverages can cause delayed boiling, therefore care should be taken when handling the container;
Cleaning instructions for door seals and adjacent parts may be found in an appropriate section of this operating instructions.
The oven must be cleaned regularly. Remove any deposits of food and leftovers.
Neglecting to keep the oven clean can damage the surface, which may adversely affect the durability of the appliance and cause dangerous situations
Important! If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer or specialist repair centre or a qualified person in order to avoid danger.
Before using the oven, test heat the grill heater (smoke can be given off through the ventilation grid):

• switch on the ventilation in the room or open a window,
• set the oven to heat the grill heater only for about 3 minutes without heating food.

Oven must be placed on flat a surface.
Turntable and rotating trolley unit should be in the oven during cooking. Carefully put cooked food on the turnta- ble, and handle it carefully to avoid any breakage.
**** Improper use of the browning plate may cause cracking of the turntable due to the high temperature.
Only use bags for cooking in microwave ovens, which are correct size.
Microwave oven has several in-built circuit breakers to prevent emission of radiation, while the door is open.
Do not tamper with these circuit breakers.

Do not operate the oven when empty. Operating the oven without food or dish with very low water content may result in fire, carbonization, arcing and damage to the internal chamber shell.
Do not cook food directly on the turntable. Excessive
local heating of turntable may cause its rupture.
Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave.
Uneven heating may occur and cause physical injury.
Do not use narrow-necked containers such as bottles for syrups.
Do not fry in deep fat in the microwave.
Do not do home canning in a microwave oven because not always the entire contents of pot reaches boiling point.
Do not use microwave oven for commercial purposes.
This appliance is intended for use at home or in facilities, such as: kitchen for employees; in shops, offices and other working environments, use by the customers of hotels, motels and other residential facilities, in rural residential buildings, in the accommodation facilities;
In order to avoid delayed boiling of hot liquids and beverages and the risk of burns, stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again in the middle of cooking time. Then leave the container in the oven for short time and stir again before removing from oven chamber.
Do not forget that there is a dish in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to excessive cooking.
When the appliance is used in a combined mode, children can use the microwave oven only under adult supervision the high temperatures generated;

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Do not overcook dishes
Do not use the oven for storage. Do not store flammable objects inside the microwave oven, such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. If lightning hits the power line, the oven may switch on automatically.
Remove the wire clamps and metal fixtures from con- tainers / paper or plastic bags before placing them in the oven.
Microwave oven must be grounded. Only connect to a wall socket with the proper protective conductor. See “Installing the protective circuit.”
Some products, such as whole eggs (boiled or fresh), water, oil or grease, sealed containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in the oven.
Operating the microwave oven should be done with adult supervision at all times. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or have access to the controls.
Do not operate the oven when its terminal strip or plug is damaged, it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
Do not cover or block the air vents on the oven.

Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
Do not use the microwave oven near water, near the kitchen sink, in a damp room or near a swimming pool.
Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not allow the connection cord hanging over the edge of a table or counter.
The appliance must be used with a mounted decorative frame*
The inner cavity surface is hot after use of the micro-wave oven.
Regularly check the oven and its power cord for damage. If there is any damage, do not use the oven

DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT

UNPACKING

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage.
After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environment.
All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.
Important! During unpacking, keep the packaging material (polyethylene bags, polystyrene pieces, etc.) out of reach of children.

DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE

At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with normal municipal waste. Instead, it should be taken to an electronic waste collection and recycling point. It is indicated by the symbol on the product itself, or on the Operating Instructions or packaging.

The materials used in making of this appliance can be reused, as indicated. By reusing or recycling the materials or parts, you will be playing an important part in protecting our environment.

Information about the relevant disposal points for worn-out electrical goods is available from your local authorities.

INSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT

DANGER

Danger of electric shock when touched, some internal components may cause serious injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

WARNING

Electric shock hazard. Improper use of earthing can cause electric shock. Do not insert the plug into the socket before the appliance is properly installed and grounded.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a short-circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock. The appliance is equipped with earthing wire with an appropriate plug. The plug should be inserted into a properly installed and grounded outlet.

If you do not completely understand earthing instruction or you are unsure whether the appliance is properly grounded, please contact a qualified electrician or service technician.
If you must use an extension cord, use only a threewire extension with an earthing connector.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage or injury resulting from connecting the microwave oven to a power source without a protective circuit or with a malfunctioning protection circuit.

A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.
If you use the extension cord:

• Extension cord must be capable of withstanding nominal current required by the appliance.
• Extension cord must be 3-wire with earthing,
• Extension cord should be so arranged as not to be hung by the table top where it could be pulled by children, or caught inadvertently

COOKWARE

WARNING

Risk of injury. Tightly closed containers may explode. Closed containers must be opened and plastic bags pierced before cooking.

Materials that can be used and materials to be avoided in the microwave oven.

The use of some non-metallic cookware may not be safe in the microwave oven. If in doubt, you can check the cookware following this procedure.

Checking the cookware:

1. Fill the microwave-safe cookware with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml), and do the same with the test cookware.
2. Operate the oven with maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully touch the test cookware. If the test cookware is hot, do not use it in the microwave oven.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials that cannot be used in a microwave oven

cookware.
Cardboard box with metal handle| May cause an electric arc. Transfer food to microwave-safe cookware.
Metal or cookware with metal frame| Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal frame can cause an electric arc.
Metal closure – tightened| May cause an electric arc and fire in the oven.
Paper bags| May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam| Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid in it when exposed to high temperatures.
Wood| Wood dries out when it is heated in the microwave oven and can crack or break.

Materials that can be used in a microwave oven

coating of thin pieces of meat or poultry, to prevent excessive cooking. Arc discharge may occur if the foil is too close to the oven walls. Film must be at least at a distance of 2.5 cm from the oven walls.
Browning plate| Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning plate must be at least 5 mm above the turntable. Improper use may cause cracking of the turntable.
Dinner dishes| Suitable for microwave ovens only. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not use cracked or chipped cookware.

Glass jars| Always remove the lid. Use only for heating food to a suitable temperature. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may explode.
Glassware| Use only heat-resistant glassware in the microwave oven. Make sure that there are no metal frames. Do not use cracked or chipped cookware.
Bags for microwave cooking| Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not seal with metal clamps.
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Paper plates and cups| Cut through to allow the steam to escape. Use only for short cooking / heating. Do not leave the oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels| Use to cover food to be heated to absorb fat.

Use only for short cooking under constant surveillance.

Parchment paper| Use as a cover to prevent splashing or as a container for evaporation.
Plastics| Suitable for microwave ovens only. Should be labelled “for use in microwave ovens.” Some plastic containers soften when the content is warmed up. Bags for microwave cooking and sealed

plastic bags must be pierced or incised, or vented according to the directions on the package.

Plastic packaging| Suitable for microwave ovens only. Use to cover food during cooking in order to maintain moisture. Do not let plastic packing touch the food.
Thermometers| Suitable for microwave ovens only. (Temperature probes for meat and sugar).
Wax paper| Used as a covering to prevent splashing and to keep moisture.
Cookware material| Microwave| Barbecue grill| Combi Mode
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Heat-resistant glass| YES| YES| YES
Regular glass| NO| NO| NO
Heat-resistant ceramics| YES| NO| NO
Microwave-safe plastic utensils| YES| NO| NO
Kitchen paper| YES| NO| NO
Metal container| NO| YES| NO
**Metal rack (provided for the oven)*| NO| YES| NO**
Aluminum foil and foil containers| NO| YES| NO

Available on selected models

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Microwave oven accessories

Remove all packaging, both inside and outside the oven, before using the oven. The oven comes with the following accessories:

Turntable 1
Rotating trolley 1
Operating Instructions 1
Grilling rack 1*

A) Control Panel
B) System security lock – disconnects power to the oven when the door is opened during operation.
C) Rotating trolley
D) Turntable
E) Door inner protecting shield
F) Door

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

1. Never compress or place the turntable upside down.
2. When cooking, always use a turntable and rotating trolley.
3. For cooking or heating always put the food on the turntable.
4. If the turntable breaks, please contact the nearest authorized service centre.

Individual fittings:

1. Grilling rack
2. Turntable
3. Rotating trolley

• Available on selected models
  Note: The grilling rack supplied with the appliance should only be used when the appliance is set to “GRILL”. Place the rack on the turntable.

• The trolley is available in two versions, depending on the model. These are not interchangeable.

• Turnable existing according to the model. In this case, put food on Your own plate and put into the microwave oven.

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

• Remove all packaging materials and components.
• Check the oven for damage such as dents or door misalignment or breakage.
• Remove any protective film from the surface of the cabinet.
• Do not install the oven if it is damaged.

Do not remove the light brown mica cover bolted into the recess in order to shield the microwave magnetron.

Installing

1. The appliance is designed for household use only.
2. The appliance can be used only after fitting in kitchen furniture.
3. For fitting instructions, please refer to “Installation guide”*.
4. A microwave oven should be installed in a cabinet with a width of 60 cm and a height of 85 cm from the kitchen floor*.

Do not remove the legs located in the bottom of the appliance*.

Blocking the inlet and outlet openings may damage the microwave oven.
Place the oven as far away from the radio and television as possible. Operating a microwave oven may cause interference to radio and television reception.

Insert the oven power plug into a standard household wall socket.
Make sure beforehand whether the voltage and frequency are the same as on the oven’s rating plate.

WARNING: Do not install the oven on the gas hob or other heat-producing appliance. In the event of such installation, the oven may be damaged and void the warranty.

Accessible surfaces may become hot during operation.

OPERATION

This microwave oven has a modern electronic programmer to adjust the parameters of cooking or reheating.

DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, indicators and clock time are displayed.
AUTO COOK BUTTONS
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
CLOCK
Press to set clock time.
TIME COOK
Press to set microwave cooking program.
KITCHEN TIMER
Press to set timer function.
TIME DEFROST
Press to defrost food based on time.
WEIGHT DEFROST
Press to defrost food based on weight.
POWER LEVEL
Press to select microwave power level.
NUMBER BUTTONS (0-9)
Press to set power level, time, food weight or servings. But use number buttons from 1 to 6 to set express cooking.
STOP/CLEAR
Press to clear entry before setting a cooking program
Press once to temporarily stop cooking or twice to cancel cooking program.
START/+30 SEC.
Press to start cooking and defrosting programs.
Simply press it a number of times to set cooking time and cook immediately at full power level.

When the oven first plugged in, a beep will sound and the display will show „1:01”. In the process of setting, broke about 25 seconds the oven will return to standby mode.
During cooking, if press STOP/CLEAR button once, the program will be paused, then press START/+30 SEC. button to resume, but if press STOP/CLEAR button twice, the program will be canceled. After cooking end, the screen will display End and beep will sound every two minutes until user press STOP/CLEAR button or open the door.
In the process of operation, press a valid button, the buzzer rings once, but if press an invalid button, the buzzer rings twice.

SETTING THE CLOCK

This is a 12- or 24- hour clock, and you can select it by pressing CLOCK button.

1. In standby mode, press CLOCK button once or twice to select 12- or 24- hour clock.
2. Use number buttons to set correct time.
3. Press CLOCK button to confirm.

NOTE: During cooking, the current time can be seen by pressing CLOCK button.

EXPRESS COOKING

Directly in standby mode, when you press a number button (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) once, the corresponding system direct start cooking time starts respectively 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes and 6 minutes. The microwave oven will start to cook at full power level.

+30 SEC. FUNCTION

Use this feature to program the oven to microwave food at 100% power conveniently. In standby mode, press START/+30 SEC. button repeatedly to set cooking time (each press to increase 30 seconds, and up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
The microwave oven will start to cook at full power level.
NOTE: During microwave cooking and express cooking program, you can add the cooking time by pressing START/+30 SEC. button.

SETTING KITCHEN TIMER

1. In standby mode or during cooking, press KITCHEN TIMER button once.
2. Use number buttons to set the desired time. The longest time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

NOTE: When the countdown ends, the buzzer will beep to remind you. You can check the countdown time by pressing KITCHEN TIMER button, but if STOP/CLEAR button is pressed when the display shows the time, the function can be cancelled.

MICROWAVE COOKING

1. In standby mode, press TIME COOK button once.
2. Use number buttons to set cooking time. The longest time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press POWER LEVEL button once (default 100% power level), and then use number buttons to set other power level.
4. Press START/+30 SEC. button.

Use single digit to set a cooking power level:

NOTE: During cooking, the current power level can be seen by pressing POWER LEVEL button.

TIME DEFROST

The defrosting power is adjusted automatically once the cooking time is programmed.

1. In standby mode, press TIME DEFROST button once.
2. Use number buttons to set defrosting time. The longest time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

NOTE: During defrosting, the system will pause and sound beeps to remind user to turn food over, and then press START/+30 SEC. button to resume.

WEIGHT DEFROST

The defrosting time and power level are automatically set once the weight is programmed. The maximum frozen food weight is 2000 g.

1. Presses the WEIGHT DEFROST button once.
2. Use number buttons to select food weight.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

NOTE: During defrosting, the system will pause and sound beeps to remind user to turn food over, and then press START/+30 SEC. button to resume.

MULTISTAGE COOKING

Your oven can be programmed up to 3 automatic cooking sequences. It can be composed of time defrost with one or two microwave cooking program, or composed of two microwave cooking program.

A. Time defrost with one or two-stage microwave cooking

1. Open the door and place the food into the oven, close it.
2. Press TIME DEFROST button once.
3. Set desired defrosting time by pressing number buttons.
4. Input the first microwave cooking program. Do not press START/+30 SEC. button.
5. Input the second microwave cooking program.
6. Press START/+30 SEC. to confirm.

NOTE: Step 5 is not necessary if you just need one microwave cooking program. Time defrost can only be set in the first stage.

B. Two-stage microwave cooking

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures.

1. Input the first microwave cooking program. Do not press START/+30 SEC. button.
2. Input the second microwave cooking program.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. to start.

CHILD LOCK

The lock prevents unsupervised operation by children.
To set: In standby mode, if there is not any operation within one minute, the oven will auto enter child lock mode. Press any button, lock indication appears on the display for 3 seconds to remind user cancel the child proof lock.
To cancel: In child lock mode, open or close the oven door once to cancel the program and the lock indicator light will turn off.

AUTO COOK MENUS

The quick cook settings allow you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time. For small portions, simply press the applicable button and start. For large portions, push the button twice. Enter the amount of servings and start.

POTATO

For small potatoes (120~170 g/serving):

1. Press POTATO button once.
2. Enter number of potatoes by pressing number buttons from 1 to 4.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

For large potatoes (220~280 g/serving):

1. Press POTATO button twice.
2. Enter number of potatoes by pressing number buttons from 1 to 4.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

POPCORN

1. Press POPCORN button once.
   Popcorn automatically sets cooking time for a 99 bag of microwave popcorn.

2. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.
   For a better cooking effect, when you cook, you need to fold the four corners of the popcorn package.
   NOTE: To change the preset popcorn time: Press POPCORN button twice.
   Press number buttons to enter minutes and seconds, the longest time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm. This new cooking time will be set as the default one until you reset it or next power on.

PIZZA

Reheating a slice of pizza (about 150 g):

1. Press PIZZA button once.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

Heating a whole frozen pizza (about 450 g):

1. Press PIZZA button twice.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

BEVERAGE

For cups (150~200 ml/serving):

1. Press BEVERAGE button once.
2. Enter number of cups by pressing number buttons from 1 to 4.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

For large cups (250~300 ml/serving):

1. Press BEVERAGE button twice.
2. Enter number of mugs by pressing number buttons from 1 to 4.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

FROZEN DINNER

For small frozen dinners (200~250 g/ serving):

1. Press FROZEN DINNER button once.
2. For 1 entree or 2 entrees, press number button “1” or “2”.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

For large frozen dinners (280~340 g/serving):

1. Press FROZEN DINNER button twice.
2. For 1 entree or 2 entrees, press number button “1” or “2”.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm.

REHEAT

For reheating medium-sized food (350 g~500 g):

1. Press REHEAT button once.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. button to confirm

TROUBLESHOOTING

Microwave oven interferes with the TV reception

| Television and radio reception may be

disrupted when the microwave oven is operating. The same applies to small household appliances such as a blender, vacuum cleaner and electric fan. This is normal.

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Dimmed oven lighting.| When cooking with low microwave power, oven light may be dimmer. This is normal.

Condensation forms on the door, hot air comes out through vents.

| When cooking, steam can be released from food. Most of the steam escapes through the vents.

However some steam can collect in the form of condensation on cooler parts, such as oven door. This is normal.

Oven does not start.

| Power cord unplugged or not plugged properly into the socket| Pull the plug and put it back in after 10 seconds.
Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.| Replace the fuse or turn on the circuit breaker (any repairs by Amica service only)
Problem with the power outlet| Check the outlet by plugging in other appliance.
The oven does not heat.| The door is not closed properly.| Close the door fully.
Turntable makes noise when oven operates| Rotating ring or bottom of the oven dirty.| See “Microwave oven mainte- nance”

CLEANING

Before cleaning, make sure the oven is disconnected from the power source.
(a) After use, clean the inside of the microwave oven with a damp cloth.
b) Clean the accessories in the normal way in soapy water.
c) Dirty door frame, seal and adjacent elements should be cleaned gently with a damp cloth. When cleaning the surface of the oven door, use only mild soap or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
When cleaning glass door, do not use any abrasive cleaners or sharp metal washers, as this may cause scratches on the surface and damage the glass.
In order to clean the inner cavity: put half a lemon in a bowl, add 300 ml of water and turn on the microwave oven at 100% power for 10 minutes.
After cleaning, disconnect the microwave oven from the power and wipe the inside with a soft, dry cloth.

Manufacturer’s Declaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EC
• ERP Directive 2009/125/EC
• Directive RoHS 2011/65/EC
  and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators.

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALE SERVICES

Warranty

Warranty service as stated on the warranty card.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

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