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Sensixx DS37
i-Temp / antiShine / Hygiene
en Operating instructions
Index
General safety instructions 4
1. Description 6
2. Preparations 7
3. “i-Temp” function 8
4. “antiShine” function 8
5. “Hygiene” function 8
6. Setting the temperature and steam amount 9
7. Ironing without steam 10
8. Vertical steam 10
9. Energy saving “eco” button 10
10. Auto shut-off 10
11. Fabric protection soleplate cover 11
12. Calc’n’Clean Advanced 11
13. Cleaning & Maintenance 12
14. Storing the appliance 13
15. Tips to help you save energy 13
16. Guarantee conditions 13
17. Trouble shooting 14
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EN • Operating instructions
Thank you for buying the Sensixx
DS37 steam station, the new steamironing system from Bosch.
Please visit www.bosch-home.co.uk
for more product information or to
register your product, just follow
the link to the Online guarantee
registration.
Introduction
These instructions for use contain
valuable information about the unique
features of this system and some hints
to make ironing easier for you. We hope
that you enjoy ironing with this steam
station.
You can download this manual from
the local homepages of Bosch.
General safety instructions
❐ The iron must not be left unattended while it is
connected to the supply mains.
❐ Remove the plug from the socket before lling the
appliance with water or before pouring out the remaining
water after use.
❐ The appliance must be used and placed on a stable
surface.
❐ When placed on its stand, make sure that the surface on
which the stand is placed is stable.
❐ The iron should not be used if it has been dropped, if
there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking water.
It must be checked by an authorized Technical Service
Centre before it can be used again.
❐ With the aim of avoiding dangerous situations, any work
or repair that the appliance may need, e.g. replacing a
faulty mains cable, must only be carried out by qualied
personnel from an Authorised Technical Service Centre.
❐ 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.
❐ Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
❐ This appliance is designed only for household use up to
2000m above sea level.
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❐ CAUTION. Hot surface.
Surface is liable to get hot during use.
• Carefully read through the operating
instructions for the appliance and
safeguard them for future reference.
• This appliance has been designed
exclusively for domestic use and
must not be used for industrial
purposes.
• This appliance must be used only
for the purposes for which it was
designed, i.e. as an iron. Any other
use will be considered improper
and consequently dangerous.
The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for any damage arising
from misuse or improper use.
• This appliance complies with
international safety standards.
• This appliance is to be connected
and used in accordance with
the information stated on its
characteristics plate.
• This appliance must be connected to
an earthed socket. If it is absolutely
necessary to use an extension cable,
make sure that it is suitable for 16A
and has a socket with an earth
connection.
• If the safety fuse tted in the
appliance blows, the appliance will
be rendered inoperative. To restore
normal operation the appliance will
have to be taken to an authorised
Technical Service Centre.
• In order to avoid that, under
unfavourable mains conditions,
phenomena like transient voltage
drops or lighting uctuations can
happen, it is recommended that the
iron is connected to a power supply
system with a maximum impedance
of 0.14Ω. If necessary, the user can
ask the public power supply company
for the system impedance at the
interface point.
• The appliance must never be placed
directly under the tap to ll the water
tank.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains
supply after each use, or if a fault is
suspected.
• The electrical plug must not be
removed from the socket by pulling
the cable.
• Never immerse the iron in water or
any other uid.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed
to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost,
etc.)
Important:
• This appliance reaches high
temperatures and produces steam
during use, this could cause scalds or
burns if not used properly.
• The steam hose, base station, metal
plate at the bottom of the removable
iron pad (2) and in particular the
iron can get hot when used. This is
normal.
• Never aim the steam at people or
animals.
• Do not allow the power cable to come
into contact with the soleplate when it
is hot.
• Be aware that the system can keep
on steaming for a short additional
time after releasing the steam trigger.
This is a normal function.
Advice on disposal
Our goods come in optimised packaging.
This basically consists in using noncontaminating materials which should be
handed over to the local waste disposal
service as secondary raw materials.
Your local town council can give you
information about how to dispose of
obsolete appliances.
This appliance is labelled
in accordance with
European Directive
2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and
electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
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Description
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1. Water tank
2. Removable iron pad
3. Energy saving “eco” button (green)
4. “Steam ready” / “Auto shut-off ”
indicator light*
5. Setting selector
6. “Rell water tank” /
“Clean warning*” indicator light
7. Illuminated main power button (0/I)
(red)
8. Housing with internal steam
generator
9. Mains cable with storage facility
10. Steam hose
11. Iron xation system “SecureLock”
12. “Calc’n’Clean Advanced” scale
collector *
13. Steam release button
14. Steam shot button “PulseSteam”*
15. Iron pilot light
16. Soleplate
17. Fabric-protection soleplate cover*
* Model dependent
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Preparations
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1. Release the iron from its lock system
(11) by pulling the lever located at the
heel of the iron backwards.
2. Remove any label or protective
covering from the soleplate.
3. Place the appliance horizontally
on a solid, stable surface. You
may remove the iron pad from the
appliance and place the iron on it
on another solid, stable, horizontal
surface.
4. Fill the water tank, making sure not to
pass the “max” level mark.
5. Unwind the mains cable (9) fully and
plug it into an earthed socket.
6. Set the main power button (7) to the
on position (illuminated in red).
7. The “Steam ready” indicator light (4)
will light up after several minutes,
indicating that the appliance is ready
to use.
The steam generator will take more
time to reach “Steam ready” state
only upon the initial heating up,
or after performing the de-scaling
operation (Calc’n’Clean).
When water is already present in the
steam generator during regular use,
heat up time to reach the operating
temperature will be faster.
8. This appliance has a built-in water
level sensor. The “rell water tank”
indicator (6) will light when the water
tank is empty.
Important:
• Normal tap water can be used. To
prolong the optimum steam function,
mix tap water with distilled water
1:1. If the tap water in your district is
very hard, mix tap water with distilled
water 1:2.
You can inquire about the water
hardness with your local water
supplier.
• The water tank can be lled at any
time while using the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or
contamination of the water tank
and the boiler, do not put perfume,
vinegar, starch, descaling agents,
additives or any other type of
chemical product into the water tank.
Any damage caused by the use of
the aforementioned products, will
make the guarantee void.
• The iron is not designed to rest on
its heal. Please always position it
horizontally on the iron pad (2).
• The iron pad can be placed into the
specially designed recess on the
appliance or somewhere suitable
alongside the ironing area.
Never rest the iron on the
appliance without the iron pad!
• During its rst use the iron may
produce certain vapours and odours,
along with white particles on the
soleplate, this is normal and it will
stop after a few minutes.
• While the steam release button is
pressed, the water tank may produce
a pumping sound, this is normal,
indicating that water is being pumped
to the steam tank.
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“i-Temp” function
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This steam station has a unique
“i-Temp” function. If this function is
selected, an appropriate combination
of temperature and steam is set, which
is suitable for all fabrics that can be
ironed.
The “i-Temp” function prevents clothes
from being damaged due to an
unsuitable temperature being selected.
The “i-Temp” function does not apply
to fabrics that cannot be ironed.
Please check the garment care label
for details or try ironing on a part of the
cloth not visible normally.
“antiShine”
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function
(Model dependent)
This steam station has a unique
“antiShine” function. If this function is
selected and the steam release button
(3-14*) is regularly pressed, the risk of
shiny marks on the garment due to the
ironing is reduced.
antiShine
“Hygiene”
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function
(Model dependent)
This steam station is equipped with a
unique “Hygiene” function.
The innovative hygienic steam
technology removes 99.9% of
microbes. Suitable for all kinds of
fabrics and extremely efcient in both
thick and delicate garments. The unique
combination of temperature and interval
steam provides a sanitizing effect
requiring no chemical additives.
Please proceed as follows:
1. Choose the “Hygiene” function by
turning the selector (5).
2. Place the iron on the garment or
fabric you want to disinfect.
3. Press continuously the steam release
button (13) on the bottom of the
handle to release powerful shots of
hygienic steam. Slowly iron the whole
garment to enhance the nal result.
Notes:
• To ensure the high efciency of
the “Hygiene” function, the system
has to be reset after 20 minutes.
Indicator light (4) blinks ve times
and the steam generator switches
automatically to the “i-Temp” function.
• If desired to continue in the “Hygiene”
function, please turn the selector
(5) to any other setting. After that,
you can choose again the “Hygiene”
function by turning the selector.
• Energy saving setting
activated while the “Hygiene” function
is selected.
cannot be
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Setting the
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14*
temperature and
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steam amount
1. Check the ironing instruction label on
the garment to determine the correct
ironing temperature.
2. Choose one of the following settings :
Temperature
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••
•••
3. The indicator light (15) will remain lit
while the iron is heating and go out
as soon as the iron has reached the
selected temperature.
4. The “steam ready” indicator light (4)
will light up after several minutes,
indicating that steam is ready to be
released.
5. Press the steam release button
(13 or 14*) to release steam.
Tips:
• Sort your garments out based on
their cleaning symbol labels, always
starting with clothes that have to be
ironed at the lowest temperatures.
• If you are not sure what the garment
is made of then begin ironing at a
low temperature and decide on the
correct temperature by ironing a
small section not usually seen when
worn
• At the beginning of each use, it is
possible that drops of water will be
dispensed alongside steam.
Steam
setting
Suitable for
Synthetics
Silk – Wool
Cotton – Linen
Therefore, it is advisable to try the
iron on the ironing board or a piece of
cloth to start with.
• For better ironing results, iron the
last strokes without steam to dry the
garment.
“PulseSteam” function
(Model dependent)
This appliance has a special function
for tackling difcult creases.
The “PulseSteam” function helps soften
stubborn garments like jeans or linen
faster.
When the steam release button is
activated, the steam generator will
release three powerful shots of steam
so that the steam reaches even deeper
into the fabrics.
1. Set the temperature selector on “●●●”
2. Briey press the steam shot button
(14*) on the top of the handle.
or (model dependent)
Press the steam release button (13)
on the bottom of the handle two times
in quick succession (double-click).
Remarks:
▪ It is possible to stop the shots of
steam by quickly pressing the steam
button again.
▪ Some water drops may appear when
you use the “PulseSteam” function for
the rst time.
The water drops will disappear after
you have used the function for some
time.
“IntelligentSteam” function
(Model dependent)
This system has intelligent steam
control, which, after releasing the steam
release button (13 or 14*), provides a
small amount of additional steam.
The additional steam can always be
stopped by briey pressing the steam
release button once again.
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Ironing without
10 cm / 4 in
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steam
Energy saving
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“eco” button
1. Select an appropriate temperature for
the type of material being ironed
2. Begin ironing but without pressing the
steam release button (13 or 14*).
Vertical steam
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This can be used to remove creases
from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
Warning!:
Never direct the steam jet at
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garments that are being worn.
Never aim the steam at people
or animals.
1. Set the temperature to the “●●●”
setting.
2. Hold the iron in an upright position
10 cm / 4 in away from the garment
being steamed.
3. You can steam iron curtains and
hanging garments (jackets, suits,
coats...) by placing the iron in a
vertical position and pressing the
steam release button (13 or 14*).
If the “Energy saving” button (3) is
switched on, you can save up to 25%
of the energy and 40% of the water
consumption (*), and still achieve
good results when ironing most of your
garments.
It is advisable to use the normal energy
setting only for thick and very wrinkled
fabrics.
(*) In comparison to the maximum
setting.
Note: If you work with the “Energy
saving” function, the variable
steam regulation and temperature
regulation can still be used as
recommended.
Auto shut-off
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(Model dependent)
If during ironing, the steam release
button (13 or 14*) on the iron handle
is not pressed for a certain length of
time (8 minutes), the steam station will
automatically switch off.
The “auto shut-off” indicator light (4)
will ash when auto shut-off has been
activated.
To switch the steam station back on,
press the steam release button again.
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Fabric protection
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soleplate cover
Calc’n’Clean
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Advanced
(Model dependent)
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2
The fabric-protection soleplate cover
(17*) is used for steam-ironing delicate
garments at maximum temperature
without damaging them. Use of the
soleplate cover also does away with the
need for a cloth to prevent shine on dark
materials.
It is advisable to rst iron a small
section on the inside of the garment to
see if it is suitable.
To attach the soleplate cover to the iron,
place the tip of the iron into the end of
the soleplate cover and pull the elastic
strap over the lower rear of the iron until
it ts tightly. To release the soleplate
cover, pull the elastic strap and remove
the iron.
The fabric-protection soleplate cover
may be purchased from our customer
service or from our website.
Accessory code
(After-sales)
00571510 TDZ2045
Name of accessory
(online shop)
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a) b)
0,25 L.
x2
1
~ 2 h.
ºC
2
25 ml
250 ml
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Cleaning the Boiler
To extend the life of your steam
generator and to avoid any build up of
scale, it is essential that you rinse out
the boiler after several hours of use
(approximately after 50 hours). If the
water is hard, increase the frequency.
Do not use descaling agents for rinsing
out the boiler, as they could damage it.
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1. Check carefully that the appliance is
cold and unplugged for more than 2
hours, and that the water tank (1) is
empty.
2. Fix the iron to the stand by inserting
the tip of the iron into the front slot
and moving the xation lever (11)
against the heel of the iron.
3. Place your appliance on the edge of
your kitchen sink.
4. Unscrew the scale collector (12*) and
take it out.
Model dependent:
To wash the scale collector, place
it under the water tap and wash it
up until calc residues are removed.
Squeeze it as indicated in the picture
a). To obtain the best result, you
may immerse the scale collector
for approximately 30 minutes in tap
water (250 ml) mixed with a measure
(25 ml) of descaling uid, as indicated
in the picture b). Then, rinse it again
with water (very important!).
The descaling uid can be obtained
from our Aftersales Service or
Specialist outlets:
Accessory code
(After-sales)
00311715 TDZ1101
Name of accessory
(Specialist outlets)
To reset the “Calc’n’Clean” counter,
switch the steam station off twice,
keeping it off for at least 30 seconds
each time.
(on → 30s off → on → 30s off → on)
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Maintenance
5. Holding your steam generator in
upside down position, and using a
jug, ll the boiler (in the base unit)
with 1/4 litre of water.
6. Shake the base unit for a few
moments and then empty it
completely over a sink or bucket. To
obtain the best result, we recommend
that this operation is done twice.
Important: before re-closing, make
sure no water remains in the boiler.
7. Replace and tighten up the scale
collector.
Automatic clean warning
(Model dependent)
Indicator light (6) will ash indicating
that boiler must be rinsed.
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Attention! Risk of burns!
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Always unplug the appliance
from the mains supply before
carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance operation on it.
1. After ironing, pull out the plug and
allow the appliance to cool down
before cleaning.
2. Wipe the housing, handle and iron
body with a damp cotton cloth.
3. If the soleplate is soiled with dirt or
scale, clean it with a damp cotton
cloth.
4. If the cloth is synthetic, it may melt
due to the high temperature on the
soleplate (16). Switch off the steam
and rub off any residue immediately
with a thickly folded, damp cotton cloth.
5. Never use abrasive products or
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solvents. To keep the soleplate
smooth, you should avoid hard
contact with metal objects. Never use
a scouring pad, or chemicals to clean
the soleplate.
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appliance
4. Empty the water tank, store the
mains cable on the cord storage
facility and the steam hose in the
storage xing. Do not wrap the cords
too tight.
5. Hold the iron´s handle when moving
the appliance.
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save energy
Steam production consumes the most
energy. To help minimise the energy
used, follow the advice below:
• Start by ironing the fabrics that require
the lowest ironing temperature.
Check the recommended ironing
temperature on the label on the
garment.
• Try to Iron the fabrics while they are
still damp and reduce the steam
setting. Steam will be generated from
the fabrics rather than the iron. If you
tumble dry your fabrics before ironing
them, set the tumble drier on the ‘iron
dry’ programme.
1. Set the main power button to the “0”
position (the red light will go off) and
disconnect the mains cable.
2. Always allow the appliance to cool
down before storing it.
3. Place the iron on the iron pad (2),
standing on the soleplate, and x it
by inserting the tip of the iron into the
front slot and moving the lock lever
(11) against the heel of the iron.
Guarantee conditions
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The terms of the guarantee for this
appliance are in accordance with that
stated by our representative for the
country in which it is sold.
The details of these conditions can be
obtained from the retailer from whom
the appliance was purchased. The
purchase receipt must be presented
when making any claims against the
terms of this guarantee.
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Trouble shooting
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Problem Possible causes Solution
Indicator light
(6) ashes.
The steam
generator
does not
come on.
The iron does
not heat up.
The iron
begins to
smoke when
switched on.
Water ows
through the
holes on the
soleplate.
Dirt comes
out through
the soleplate.
The iron does
not produce
any steam.
• Boiler must be rinsed. • Rinse the boiler according to
• There is a connection
problem.
• The main power button is
not switched on.
• The main power button is
not switched on.
• The temperature is set to a
low position.
• During rst use: certain
components on the
appliance have been lightly
greased at the factory and
may produce a little smoke
when initially heated.
• During subsequent use: the
soleplate may be soiled.
• The water is condensing
inside the pipes because
steam is being used for the
rst time or has not been
used for a long time.
• The steam generator
contains too much scale.
• There is a build up of scale
or minerals in the steam
tank.
• Chemical products or
additives have been used.
• The boiler is not switched
on or the water tank is
empty.
• The water tank is not tted
onto the housing correctly.
the cleaning instructions in this
manual.
• Check the mains cable (9), the
plug and the socket.
• Set the main power button (7) to
the “I” position (illuminated in red).
• Set the main power button (7) to the
“I” position (illuminated in red).
• Set the temperature to the desired
position.
• This is completely normal and will
stop after a short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to
the cleaning instructions in this
manual.
• Point the iron away from the
ironing area and press the steam
release button until steam is
produced.
• Clean the boiler as described in
section “Calc’n’Clean”
• Use tap water mixed 50% with
distilled or demineralised water.
To prolong the optimum steam
function, mix tap water with
distilled water 1:1. If the tap water
in your district is very hard, mix
tap water with distilled water 1:2.
Clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
• Never add products to the water.
• Set the main power button (7) to
the “I” position (illuminated in red),
and/or ll the water tank.
• Fit the water tank back onto the
hou sing correctly (you will hear a
click).
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Problem Possible causes Solution
The ironed
garment turns
dark and/or
sticks to the
• The selected temperature
is too high and has
damaged the garment.
• Select a suitable temperature
for the material being ironed and
clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
soleplate.
The soleplate
turns brown.
• This is a regular
consequence of continued
• Clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
use over a long period of
time.
The appliance
makes a
pumping
sound.
• Water is being pumped into
the steam tank.
• The water tank is not tted
onto the housing correctly.
• This is normal.
• Fit the water tank back onto the
hou sing correctly (you will hear a
click).
• The sound will not stop.
• If the sound will not stop, do not
use the steam generator and
contact an authorised technical
service centre.
Loss of
pressure
during ironing.
Water spots
appear on
the garment
• Steam release button has
been activated for too long
a period of time, that is,
it has been pressed too
frequently.
• May be caused by steam
condensed on the ironing
board.
• Use the steam release button
at intervals. This improves the
ironing result as the textiles will
be steamed, dried and ironed
properly.
• Wipe the textile cover of the
ironing board, and iron any water
drops to dry them.
during ironing.
Water spots
appear on
the garment
during
• Water spots are caused by
steam condensation in the
hose when cooling down
after use.
• Water drops stop coming out
of the soleplate after using the
“PulseSteam” function for some
time.
use of the
“PulseSteam”
function.
The hose gets
hot during
use.
• This is normal. It is caused
by the steam passing
through the hose during
• Place the hose on the opposite
side so that you cannot touch the
hose during ironing.
steam ironing.
Water
leakage from
the boiler.
The iron
does not stop
steaming after
• Scale collector (12*)
located at the bottom of
the appliance is loose.
• “PulseSteam” function has
been activated by double
click.
Tighten up the scale collector.
• Just press the trigger once again
and the iron will stop steaming at
once.
placing it on
the pad (2).
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with our customer service.
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Customer Service
Great Britain
Bosch Customer Service
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road Milton Keynes
MK12 5PT
003 DS37 i-Temp / antiShine / Hygiene GB 11/15
9001158243
UK +44 (0)344 892 8979
IRL +353 (0)1450 2655
www.bosch-home.co.uk
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