AEG FSK73700P User Manual

FSK73700P
USER MANUAL
EN User Manual 2
Dishwasher
DE Benutzerinformation 25
Geschirrspüler
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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................6
5. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................................7
6. SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................9
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................12
8. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 13
9. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................14
10. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 16
11. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 17
12. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................20
13. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET .......................................................................23
14. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION.........................................................24
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The
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manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Keep detergents away from children.
Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and
other residential type environments.
Do not change the specification of this appliance.
The operating water pressure (minimum and
maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar (MPa)
Obey the maximum number of 15 place settings.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp
ends pointing down or put them in the cutlery drawer
in a horizontal position with the sharp edges down.
Do not leave the appliance with the open door
unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.
Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base,
they must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.
The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure due to safety manner.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C.
• Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
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• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).

2.3 Water connection

• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve and a sheath with an inner mains cable.
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to replace the water inlet hose.

2.4 Use

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Dishwasher detergents are dangerous. Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Do not drink and play with the water in the appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until the programme is complete. Some detergent may remain on the dishes.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door of the appliance.
• The appliance can release hot steam if you open the door while a programme operates.

2.5 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage.
• If the water inlet hose is damaged, immediately close the water tap and

2.6 Disposal

WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Top spray arm
1
Upper spray arm
2
Lower spray arm
3
Filters
4
Rating plate
5
Salt container
6
Air vent
7

3.1 Beam-on-Floor

The Beam-on-Floor is a light that is displayed on the floor below the appliance door.
• When the programme starts, a red light comes on and stays on for the duration of the programme.
• When the programme is completed, a green light comes on.
• When the appliance has a malfunction, the red light flashes.
Rinse aid dispenser
8
Detergent dispenser
9
Lower basket
10
Upper basket
11
Cutlery drawer
12
The Beam-on-Floor is off when the appliance is deactivated.
When AirDry is activated during the drying phase, the projection on the floor may not be completely visible. To see if the cycle has ended, check the control panel.

4. CONTROL PANEL

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83 4 5 6 7
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On/off button
1
Display
2
Delay button
3
Program button
4
ExtraHygiene button
5

4.1 Indicators

Indicator Description
Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling.
Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling.
End indicator. It is on when the programme is completed.

5. PROGRAMMES

The numbering of the programmes in the table (P1, P2, etc.) reflects their sequence on the control panel.
Programme Degree of soil
Type of load
P1
1)
P2
2)
• Normal soil
• Crockery and
• All
• Crockery, cut-
cutlery
lery, pots and pans
TimeSaver button
6
XtraDry button
7
RESET button
8
Indicators
9
The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control panel.
Programme phases Options
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• Prewash
• Wash from 45 °C to 70 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• ExtraHygiene
• XtraDry
• ExtraHygiene
• XtraDry
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Programme Degree of soil
Programme phases Options
Type of load
P5
P3
P6
3)
4)
5)
• Mixed soil
• Crockery, cut­lery, pots and pans
• Heavy soil
• Crockery, cut­lery, pots and pans
• Normal or light soil
• Delicate crock-
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C and 65 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• Prewash
• Wash 70 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• Wash 45 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
• ExtraHygiene
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
• XtraDry
ery and glass­ware
P4
6)
• Fresh soil
• Crockery and
• Wash 60 °C
• Rinses
• ExtraHygiene
• XtraDry
cutlery
P7
• Normal soil
• Crockery and
7)
cutlery
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Rinses
• XtraDry
• Dry
1)
This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cut-
lery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes.
2)
The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets. It automatically ad-
justs the temperature and quantity of water as well as the wash duration.
3)
This programme is suitable for washing a load with mixed soil. Place items with heavy soil in the lower basket and with normal soil in the upper basket. The pressure and temperature of the water in the lower basket are higher than in the upper basket.
4)
This programme is designed to wash heavily soiled items with high water pressure and at a high tem­perature.
5)
This programme controls the temperature of the water to provide special care for delicate items, glassware in particular.
6)
This programme is suitable for washing a load or a half load with fresh or light soil in a short time.
7)
This is the most silent programme. The wash pump works at a very low speed to reduce the noise generated by the appliance. Due to the low speed, the programme duration is long.

5.1 Consumption values

Programme
P1
1)
Water
Energy
(l)
(kWh)
Duration
(min)
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Programme
P2
P5
P3
P6
P4
P7
1)
The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the
quantity of dishes can change the values.
1)
Water
(l)
8 - 15 0.7 - 1.7 46 - 170
14 - 16 1.2 - 1.5 160 - 180
12.5 - 14.5 1.4 - 1.7 170 - 190
12 - 14 0.8 - 1.0 82 - 92
10 0.9 30
12 - 13 1.1 - 1.3 230 - 250

5.2 Information for test institutes

To receive the necessary information for conducting performance tests (e.g. according to EN60436), send an email to:
info.test@dishwasher-production.com
Energy
(kWh)
In your request please include the product number code (PNC) found on the rating plate.
For any other questions regarding your dishwasher please refer to the service book provided with your appliance.
Duration
(min)

6. SETTINGS

6.1 Programme selection
mode and user mode
When the appliance is in programme selection mode it is possible to set a programme and to enter user mode.
Settings available in the user mode:
• The level of water softener according to the water hardness.
• Activation or deactivation of the rinse aid empty notification.
• The level of rinse aid according to the required dosage.
• Activation or deactivation of the acoustic signal for the end of a programme.
• Activation or deactivation of the AirDry.
As the appliance stores the saved settings, there is no need to configure it before every cycle.

How to set the programme selection mode

The appliance is in programme selection mode when the display shows the programme number P1.
After activation, the appliance is in programme selection mode by default. If not, set the programme selection mode the following way:
Press and hold RESET until the appliance is in programme selection mode.
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How to enter user mode

Make sure the appliance is in programme selection mode.
To enter the user mode, press and hold simultaneously indicators
and until the
, , , and flash
and the display is blank.

6.2 The water softener

The water softener removes minerals from the water supply, which would have a negative effect on the washing results and on the appliance.
The water softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local water authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area. It is important to set the right level of the water softener to assure good washing results.
Softening hard water increases the consumption of water and energy as well as the programme duration. The higher the level of water softener, the higher the consumption and the longer the duration.
The higher the content of these minerals, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales.
Water hardness
German de-
grees (°dH)
47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 58 - 63 10
43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.3 53 - 57 9
37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 46 - 52 8
29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 36 - 45 7
23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35 6
19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27
15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 18 - 22 4
11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 13 - 17 3
4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12 2
<4 <7 <0.7 < 5
1)
Factory setting.
2)
Do not use salt at this level.
French degrees
(°fH)
mmol / l Clarke de-
grees
Water softener lev-
el
1)
5
2)
1
Regardless of the type of detergent used, set the proper water hardness level to keep the salt refill indicator active.
Multi-tabs containing salt are not effective enough to soften hard water.

How to set the water softener level

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicators , , and are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
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• The display shows the current setting: e.g.
2. Press setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
repeatedly to change the
= level 5.
6.3 The rinse aid empty
notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains. It is automatically released during the hot rinse phase.
When the rinse aid chamber is empty, the rinse aid indicator is turned on notifying to refill rinse aid. If the drying results are satisfactory while using multi­tablets only, it is possible to deactivate the notification for refilling rinse aid. However, for best drying performance, always use rinse aid.
If standard detergent or multi-tablets without rinse aid are used, activate the notification to keep the rinse aid refill indicator active.

How to deactivate the rinse aid empty notification

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press
• The indicators
• The indicator
• The display shows the current
2. Press
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
.
are off.
setting.
= the rinse aid empty
notification is deactivated.
= the rinse aid empty
notification is activated.
to change the setting.
, , and
still flashes.

6.4 The rinse aid level

It is possible to set the released quantity of rinse aid between level 1 (minimum quantity) and level 6 (maximum quantity). Level 0 deactivates the rinse aid dispenser and no rinse aid is released.
Factory setting: level 4.

How to set the rinse aid level

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press
• The indicators
• The indicator
• The display shows the current
2. Press setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
.
are off.
flash.
setting: e.g.
– The levels of rinse aid range
from 0A to 6A where level 0A means rinse aid is not used.
repeatedly to change the
, , and
continues to
= level 4.

6.5 Acoustic signals

Acoustic signals sound when a malfunction of the appliance occurs. It is not possible to deactivate these acoustic signals.
There is also an acoustic signal that sounds when the programme is completed. By default this acoustic signal is deactivated but it is possible to activate it.

How to activate the acoustic signal for the end of programme

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicators
are off.
• The indicator
• The display shows the current
setting.
= the acoustic signal is
deactivated.
= the acoustic signal is
activated.
2. Press
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
to change the setting.
, , and
still flashes.

6.6 AirDry

AirDry improves the drying results with less energy consumption.
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AirDry is automatically activated with all programmes excluding
applicable). To improve the drying performance refer
to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.
CAUTION!
If children have access to the appliance, it is advised to deactivate AirDry as opening the door may pose a danger.
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During the drying phase, the door opens automatically and remains ajar.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after automatic opening. This can cause damage to the appliance. If, afterwards, the door is closed for another 3 minutes, the running programme ends.

7. OPTIONS

Desired options must be activated every time before you start a programme. It is not possible to activate or deactivate options while a programme is running.
Not all options are compatible with each other. If you select non compatible options, the appliance automatically deactivates one or more of them. Only the indicators of the still active options are on.
If an option is not applicable to a programme, the related indicator is off or it flashes quickly for a few seconds and then goes out.

How to deactivate AirDry

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press
• The indicators
• The indicator
• The display shows the current
2. Press
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
.
, , and
are off.
still flashes.
setting.
= AirDry is deactivated.
= AirDry is activated.
to change the setting.
Activating options can affect the water and energy consumption as well as the programme duration.

7.1 XtraDry

Activate this option to boost the drying performance.
XtraDry is a permanent option for all programmes other than
automatically activated in next cycles. This configuration can be changed at any time.
Every time is activated, XtraDry is off and needs to be chosen manually.
Activating XtraDry deactivates TimeSaver and vice versa.
. It is
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How to activate XtraDry

Press . The related indicator is on. The display shows the updated programme duration.

7.2 TimeSaver

The TimeSaver allows to reduce the duration of a selected programme by approximately 50%.
The washing results are the same as with the normal programme duration. The drying results can decrease.
This option increases the pressure and the temperature of the water. The washing and the drying phases are shorter.
By default, TimeSaver is off, but it is possible to activate it manually. This

8. BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. If not, adjust the level of the water softener.
2. Fill the salt container.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be inside the appliance. Do not use detergent and do not put dishes in the baskets.
After starting the programme, the appliance recharges the resin in the water softener for up to 5 minutes. The washing phase starts only after this procedure is complete. The procedure is repeated periodically.

8.1 The salt container

option cannot be combined with XtraDry.

How to activate TimeSaver

Press The related indicator is on. The display shows the updated programme duration.
.

7.3 ExtraHygiene

This option provides better hygiene results by keeping the temperature at 70 °C for at least 10 minutes during the last rinsing phase.

How to activate ExtraHygiene

Press . The related indicator is on. The display shows the updated programme duration.
The salt is used to recharge the resin in the water softener and to assure good washing results in daily use.

How to fill the salt container

1. Turn the cap of the salt container counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt container (only for the first time).
3. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt (until it is full).
CAUTION!
Use rough salt designed for dishwashers only. Fine salt increases the risk of corrosion.
4. Carefully shake the funnel by its handle to get the last granules inside.
5. Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container.
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B
C
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6. Turn the cap of the salt container
clockwise to close the salt container.
CAUTION!
Water and salt can come out of the salt container when you fill it. After you fill the salt container, immediately start the shortest programme to prevent corrosion. Do not put dishes in the baskets.

8.2 How to fill the rinse aid dispenser

CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid designed specifically for dishwashers.
1. Open the lid (C).
2. Fill the dispenser (B) until the rinse
aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent excessive foam formation.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid locks into position.
Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the indicator (A) is clear.

9. DAILY USE

1. Open the water tap.
2. Press the on/off button to activate
Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode.
3. Load the baskets.
4. Add the detergent.
the appliance.
• If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt container.
• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser.
5. Set and start a programme suitable for the type of load and the degree of soil.
A
B
C
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9.1 Using the detergent

CAUTION!
Only use detergent specifically designed for dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (A) to open the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or tablets, in the compartment (B).
3. If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid locks into position.
9.2 Setting and starting a
programme

Starting a programme with delay start

1. Set a programme.
2. Press repeatedly until the display
shows the desired delay time (from 1 to 24 hours).
The indicator
3. Close the appliance door to start the countdown.
During the countdown, it is possible to increase the delay time but not to change the programme and options.
When the countdown is completed, the programme starts.
is on.

Opening the door while the appliance operates

Opening the door while a programme is running stops the appliance. It may affect the energy consumption and the programme duration. After closing the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption.
If the door is opened for more than 30 seconds during the drying phase, the running programme ends. It does not happen if the door is opened by AirDry function.

Starting a programme

1. Keep the appliance door ajar.
2. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode.
3. Press repeatedly shows the number of the chosen programme. The display shows the programme number for approximately 3 seconds and then shows the programme duration.
4. Set the applicable options.
5. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
until the display

Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates

When you cancel the delay start you have to set the programme and options again.
Press and hold RESET until the appliance is in programme selection mode.

Cancelling the programme

Press and hold RESET until the appliance is in programme selection mode. Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new programme.
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End of the programme

When the programme is complete, the display shows 0:00. The indicator is
on. All buttons are inactive except for the
on/off button.
1. Press the on/off button or wait for the Auto Off function to automatically deactivate the appliance. If you open the door before the activation of Auto Off, the appliance is automatically deactivated.

10. HINTS AND TIPS

10.1 General

Follow the hints below to ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and to help you protect the environment.
• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes into the waste bin.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand.
When needed, select a programme with a prewash phase.
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• Make sure that items in the baskets
do not touch or cover each other. Only then can the water completely reach and wash the dishes.
• You can use dishwasher detergent,
rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''All in 1''). Follow the instructions on the packaging.
• Select a programme according to the
type of load and the degree of soil.
offers the most efficient use of
water and energy consumption.
10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and
detergent
• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent
for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.
• In areas with hard and very hard water
we recommend to use plain dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, tablets containing no additional agents), rinse aid and salt separately
2. Close the water tap.

The Auto Off function

This function decreases energy consumption by deactivating automatically the appliance when it is not operating.
The function comes into operation:
• 5 minutes after the completion of the programme.
• After 5 minutes if the programme has not started.
for optimal cleaning and drying results.
• At least once a month run the appliance with the use of appliance cleaner which is particularly suitable for this purpose.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use the tablets with long programmes.
• Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.
10.3 What to do if you want to
stop using multi-tablets
Before you start to use separately detergent, salt and rinse aid, complete the following steps:
1. Set the highest level of the water
softener.
2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid
containers are full.
3. Start the shortest programme with a
rinsing phase. Do not add detergent and do not load the baskets.
4. When the programme is completed,
adjust the water softener according to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse
aid.
6. Activate the rinse aid empty
notification.
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