Candy GVC 791NB User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

Condenser Tumble Dryer

GVC 791NB

English

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Introduction

Delivery Information

Safety Reminders

Use
Installation
The Laundry

Ventilation

Environmental Issues
Gias Service

Installation

Electrical Requirements
Adjusting the Feet

Preparing the Load

Clothes Preparation
Do Not Tumble Dry
Energy Saving
Sorting the Load

Drying Guide

Controls and Indicators
Selecting the Programme
Door and Filter

Opening the Door
Filter
Filter Care Indicator

Water Container

To Remove the Container

Condenser

To Remove the Condenser

Operation

Delay Start Function
Cancelling and Resetting the Programme

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Dryer
Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting
Customer Service

Spares
Gias Service

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EN 2

INTRODUCTION

Please read and follow these instructions carefully and operate the machine accordingly. This
booklet provides important guidelines for safe use, installation, maintenance and some useful
advice for best results when using your machine.

Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners.

Delivery Information

Please check that the following items are
delivered with the appliance:

Check that no damage has occurred to
the machine during transit. If it has, call for
service by GIAS.

● Instruction manual

● Guarantee card

● Energy label

SAFETY REMINDERS

Use

Failure to comply with the above can
compromise the safety of the appliance. You
may be charged for a service call if a problem
with your machine is caused by misuse.

● 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.Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.

WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard

● .

● This appliances is intended to be used in household and similar

applications such as:

- Staff kitchen areas in shops , offices and other working environments;

- Farm houses

- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

- Bed and breakfast type environments"
A different use of this appliance from household environment or from
typical housekeeping functions,as commercial use by expert or trained
users, is excluded even in the above applications.
If the appliance is used in a manner inconsistent with this it may reduce
the life of the appliance and may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Any
damage to the appliance or other damage or loss arising through use that
is not consistent with domestic or household use ( even if located in a
domestic or household environment) shall not be accepted by the
manufacturer to the fullest extent permitted by law.''

EN 3

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY REMINDERS

Use

●This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described
in this manual. Ensure that the instructions for installation and use are

fully understood before operating the appliance.

● Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are damp or wet.

● Do not lean on the door when loading the machine or use the door to lift or

move the machine.

●Do not allow children to play with the machine or its controls.

● WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff filter is not in position or is

damaged; fluff could be ignited.

●WARNING Where the hot surface symbol is located the temperature
rise during operation of the tumble dryer may be in excess of 60 degrees C.

● Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the plug
before cleaning the appliance.

● Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty.

● Lint and fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside

of the machine.

● The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down
cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that
the items will not be damaged.

● Maximum load drying weight :9 kg

●The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used

for cleaning.

● WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle
unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is
dissipated.

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SAFETY REMINDERS

Installation

INTRODUCTION

● Check that the product has no
visible signs of damage before use.
If damaged do not use and please
call GIAS Service.

● Do not use adapters, multiple
connectors and/or extensions.

● Never install the dryer against
curtains and be sure to prevent
items from falling or collecting
behind the dryer.

● The appliance must not be
installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge
on the opposite side to that of the
tumble dryer.

The Laundry

●Do not dry unwashed items in the
tumble dryer.

● WARNING Do not tumble dry
fabrics treated with dry cleaning

fluids.

●WARNING Foam rubber materials
can, under certain circumstances,

when heated become ignited by

spontaneous combustion. Items
such as foam rubber (latex foam),
shower caps, waterproof textiles,
rubber backed articles and clothes
or pillows fitted with foam rubber
pads MUST NOT be dried in the
tumble dryer.

● Always refer to the laundry care
labels for directions on suitability for
drying.

● Clothes should be spin dried or
thoroughly wrung before they are
put into the tumble dryer. Clothes

that are dripping wet should not be
put into the dryer.

● Lighters and matches must not be
left in pockets and NEVER use
flammable liquids near the

machine.

● Glass fibre curtains should
NEVER be put in this machine. Skin

irritation may occur if other

garments are contaminated with the
glass fibres.

● Items that have been soiled with
substances such as cooking oil,
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene,

spot removers, turpentine, waxes
and wax removers should be
washed in hot water with an extra
amount of detergent before being
dried in the tumble dryer.

● Fabric softeners, or similar
products, should be used as

specified by the fabric softener

instructions.

EN 5

SAFETY REMINDERS

Ventilation

• Adequate ventilation must be
provided in the room where the
tumble dryer is located to prevent
gases from appliances burning
other fuels, including open fires,
being drawn into the room during
operation of the tumble dryer.

• Installing the rear of the appliance
close to a wall or vertical surface.

•There should be a gap of at least
12 mm between the machine and
any obstrubtions.The inlet and
outlet should be kept clear of
obstruction.To ensure adequate
ventilation the space between the
bottom of the machine and the floor
must not be obstructed.

• Check regularly that the air
flowing through the dryer is not
restricted.

• Check frequently the fluff filter
after use, and clean, if necessary.

•Prevent items from falling or
collecting behind the dryer as these
may obstruct the air inlet and outlet

• NEVER install the dryer up
against curtains.

• In cases where the dryer is
installed on top of a washing
machine, a suitable stacking kit
must be used according to the
follow configuration.

-Stacking kit Mod 35100019: for
minimum washing machine
depth 49 cm

INTRODUCTION

-Stacking kit Mod 35900120: for
minimum washing machine
depth 51 cm
The stacking kit shall be one of that
above, obtainable from our spare
service.
The instructions for installation and

any fixing attachments, are provided
with the staking kit.

Do not install the product in a
low temperature room or in a
room where there is a risk of frost
occurring. At temperature around
freezing point the product may
not be able to operate properly:
there is a risk of damage if the
water is allowed to freeze in the
hydraulic circuit (valves, hoses,
pumps). For a better product
performance the ambient room
temperature must be between
+2°C and +35°C. Please note
that operating in cold condition
(between +2 and +15°C) might
simply some water condensation
and water drops on floor.

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INSTALLATION

Environmental Issues

● All packag ing ma ter ial s used are
environmentally-friendly a nd recyclable.
Please help dispose of the packaging via
environmentally-friendly means. Your local
council will be able to give you details of current
means of disposal.

● To ensure safety when disposing of an old
tumble dryer disconnect the mains plug from
the socket, cut the mains power cable and
destroy this together with the plug. To prevent
children shutting themselves in the machine
break the door hinges or the door lock.

European Directive 2002/96/EC

This appliance is marked according
t o t he Eu r op ea n d i re ct i v e
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office,your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product. Disposal must be
car r ied out in acc o rdan c e w i th l ocal
environmental regulations for waste disposal.

Electrical Requirements

Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a
voltage of 220 V, 60 Hz single phase. Check that
the supply circuit is rated to at least 10A.

Electricity can be extremely dangerous.

This appliance must be earthed.
The socket outlet and the plug on the
appliance must be of the same type.
Do not use multiple adapters and/or
extension leads.

Th e p lug s hou ld be accessi ble for
disconnection after the appliance has been
installed.

CE Appliance complies with European Directive
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and subsequent
amendments.

You may be charged for a service call if a

problem with your machine is caused by
incorrect installation.

If the mains cord on this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord

which is ONLY obtainable from the spares
service. It must be installed by a competent
person.

Do not plug the machine in and switch it

on at the mains until the installation is
completed.For your safety, this dryer must be
correctly installed. If there is any doubt about
installation, call GIAS Service for advice.

GIAS Service

● To ensure the continued safe and efficient
operation of this appliance we recommend that
any servicing or repairs are only carried out by
an authorised GIAS service engineer.

If the appliance is not running properly or
breaks down, switch it off and disconnect the
plug from the socket. Consult GIAS Service for
possible repair.

Adjusting the Feet

Once the machine is
in pl ace th e f eet
should be adjusted to
e n s u r e t h a t t h e
machine is level.

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PREPARING THE LOAD

Before using the tumble dryer for the first time:

● Please read this instruction book thoroughly.

● Remove all items packed inside drum.

● Wipe the inside of the drum and door with a

damp cloth to remove any dust which may
have settled in transit.

Clothes Preparation

Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry
is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, as shown
by the care symbols on each item.
Check that all fastenings are closed and that
pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside out.
Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure
that they don't get tangled.

Do Not Tumble Dry:

Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings,
delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic dec­orations, garments with PVC or leather
trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as
sleeping bags, etc.

IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which
have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or
rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion).

During the last 15 minutes the load is always
tumbled in cool air.

Do not overload the drum, large items when

wet can exceed the maximum admissible clothes
load (for example: sleeping bags, duvets).

Energy Saving

Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has
been thoroughly wrung or spin-dried. The drier the
laundry the shorter the drying time thus saving
electricity.

ALWAYS

● Try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this will
save time and electricity.

● Check that the filter is clean before every drying
cycle.

NEVER

● Exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time
and electricity.

● Put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this
may damage the appliance.

EN 8

Maximum Drying Weight

● Cottons Max. 9 kg

● Synthetics Max. 4 kg

Sort the Load as Follows

● By care symbols

These can be found on the collar or inside seam:

Suitable for tumble drying.

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Tumble drying at high temperature.

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Tumble drying at low temperature only.

Do not tumble dry.

If the item does not have a care label it must be
assumed that it is not suitable for tumble drying.

● By amount and thickness

Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer
capacity, separate clothes according to
thickness (e.g. towels from thin underwear).

● By type of fabric

Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and
table linen.

Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made
of polyester or polyamid, as well as for cot­ton/synthetic mixes.

● By drying level

Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate
articles press the Delicates button to select low
drying temperature.

Drying Guide

The standard cycle HANG DRY ( ) is the most
energy efficient and best suited for drying normal wet
cotton laundry.
The table below shows the approximate time and
energy consumption of the main drying programmes.

CYCLE

Perfet Home
Store Dry
Hang Dry

Hang Dry
Iron Dry

Power consumption of "left on-mode"

Power consumption of "off-mode"

LOAD

FULL
FULL
FULL
HALF
FULL

ENERGY

(kWh)

6,24
5,88
5,20
2,80
4,16

TIME
(Min)

225
199

168
96
137

0,75 W

0,15 W

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Water Tank

Indicator

Time Selection

Button

Delay Start

Button

Filter Care

Indicator

Acrylic Synthetic

Button

Programme

Display

Anti-Crease

Button

Start/Pause

Button

Programme

Selector

Control Panel and Indicator Lights

Programme Selector – Select the required programme.
Time Selection Button – Allows the user to change duration of the programme selected by

Programme Selector. It can be used only with the selection of: Mix&Dry, Shirts and Time
Programmes.
Delay Start Button – Allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle (see details of
Operation ).
Acrylic and Synthetic Button –

Press to select the type of fabrics to dry Acrylic and synthetics,

when pressed Acrylic Synthetics option is activated and the indicator lights up.

Anti- Crease Button – Allows the user to select a post drying anti-crease cycle.
Start/Pause Button – Press to commence/ to pause the selected drying programme.

Memo Button – Allows user to record the programme by pressing simultaneously the Anti-

Crease and the Acrylic Synthetic buttons for 3 seconds, after 2 minutes duration of the chosen
programme/option.

Filter Care indicator – Lights when the filter needs cleaning.
Empty Water indicator – Lights when the water container is full.
Program Display – Related indicator lights when a auto programme has been selected.
Refresh – The indicator lights up when the programme starts the cool down stage.

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

The Candy Sensor Dry machine gives many options for drying the
laundry to suit all circumstances. The table on the next page lists
the programmes and the function of each programme.

Note:
The sensor may not detect a small load of small articles. For small
loads and separate items or pre-dried fabrics with low moisture
content, use the timed programmes.
If the sensor does not detect the item the dryer will only operate for
10 minutes before going into cooldown.
If the load is too large or too wet to tumble dry the dryer will
automatically go into cooldown after approximately 3 hours.

In these cases we advise to use a time cycles between 30 and
75minutes depending on the load size and dryness required, and

select high or low heat depending upon the fabric type.

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SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME

Perfect Home
Store Dry
Hang Dry
Iron Dry

Anti Crease

Wool

Mix & Dry

Shirts

DESCRIPTION

Select the degree of dryness that you require. This range from

for bath towels and bathrobes, through for items that will be

put away without ironing, to the programme that leaves the laundry
suitable for ironing.

The programme provides a conditioning and anticrease function.
The dryer will heat the load for 9 minutes followed by a 3 minute cool
down period and is especially good for garments which may have
been left for some time prior to ironing, in a linen basket for
example. Garments may also become stiffened when dried outside
on a washing line or inside on radiators.
This programme relaxes the creases in the fabric making ironing
quicker and easier.

A gentle programme specially created to get woollens softer after
air-drying.This delicate warm air cycle, lasting 12 minutes, can
also be used to get woollens 'refreshed' after being stored in the
wardrobe.

This is a special timed program for a maximum load of 4kg (117
min). The default duration is 99 minutes and allows to dry up to 3kg.
With this program you can dry together cotton and synthetic
fabrics.

This is a special timed program for shirts of max load of 3kg (78
minutes). For synthetic shirts you have to press the Acrylic
Synthetic button. The default duration is 60 minutes and allows to
dry up to 2kg.

Rapid 40 Min.

Time

Memo

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The Rapid 40' programme allows a drying cycle to be completed
quickly. This is an ideal programme for having dry, refreshed and
ready-to-wear clothes in less than 40'. This special programme
constantly monitors the temperature in the drum. The maximum load
is 2 kg and the programme is suitable for all types of fabrics where
tumble drying is appropriate.

Time selection includes all the manual time programs: from 30
minutes to 180 minutes. The 20 minutes selection time in only cool
air ventilation (Refresh)

Memo Program allows to re-perform a program that the user has
saved before, without selecting the correct sequence of program
selector positions and option buttons for that particular program.

DOOR and FILTER

Opening the Door

Pull on handle to open
the door.

To restart the dryer,
close the door and
pre s s Star t / P a u s e
button .

WARNING! When the tumble dryer is in
use the drum and door may be VERY HOT.
Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so that the heat is
dissipated.

Filter

IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the
dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before
each drying cycle.

1 . Pu l l t h e f i l t e r
upwards.

2. Open filter as shown.

3.Gently remove lint
using a soft brush or
your fingertips.

4 . S n a p t h e f i l t er
to get her an d push
back into place.

Filter Care Indicator

Lights when the
filter needs cleaning.

If the laundry is not
drying check that the
filter is not clogged.

DO NOT USE WATER TO CLEAN THE FILTER.

WATER CONTAINER

The water removed from the laundry during the
drying cycle is collected in a container at the
bottom of the dryer. When the container is full
the indicator on the control panel will light,
and the container MUST be emptied. However,
we recommend that the container is emptied
after each drying cycle.

NOTE: Very little water will collect during the
first few cycles of a new machine as an internal
reservoir is filled first.

To Remove the Container

1.Gently pull the bottom
of the kickplate so that it
unclips from the dryer.
The top section can
th e n b e un h i n g e d
allowing the kickplate to
b e c o m p l e t e l y
removed.

2.Pull firmly on the
handgrip and slide the
water container out of
the dryer
.
Support the container
with both hands. When
full, the water container
will weigh about 4kg.

3. Open the lid located
on the to p o f the
container and empty
the water.

4. Refit the lid and slide
the water container
back into position.

PUSH FIRMLY INTO
PLACE.

5. Refit the kickplate by
engaging the hinges at
the top and 'snapping'
the lower clips into
place.

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CONDENSER

Important: Always switch off and remove the
plug from the electricity supply before cleaning
the condenser.

To maintain the efficiency of the dryer regularly
check that the condenser is clean.

To Remove the Condenser

1.Remove the kickplate.

2. Turn the two locking levers
anti-clockwise and pull out
the condenser.

3.Pull out the condenser

unit.

4. Gently remove any dust or
fluff with a cloth, then wash

the unit by holding it under a
running tap turning it so that
water flows between the
plates, to remove any dust or
fluff.

5.Check the gasket position
after cleaning.Fit the gasket
in to the groove if it is
misaligned.

6.Refit the condenser ensuring

it is in the correct way (as
indicated by the arrow) and
pushed firmly into place. Lock
the two levers by turning them
c l oc kw i s e. B e s ur e t ha t
condenser unit fixed to the
basement tightly.

7. Refit the kickplate.

OPERATION

1. Open the door and load the drum with
laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder
closure of the door.

2. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until
you hear the door 'click' shut.

3. Turn the Programme Selector dial to select
the required drying programme (see Program­me Guide).

4. If drying synthetics, acrylics or delicate items,
press the Delicates button to reduce the heat
level.
The light next to the push button will light up
when the machine is in low heat setting. To
deselect in the first few minutes of the
programme, press the Delicates button, after
this time reset the machine to change the
setting.

5. Press the Start/Pause button. The dryer will
start automatically and the DRY indicator will be
continuously lit.

6. If the door is opened during the programme to
check the laundry, it is necessary to press
Start/Pause to recommence drying after the
door has been closed.

7. When the cycle is nearing completion the
machine will enter the cool down phase, the
clothes will be tumbled in cool air allowing the
load to cool down.

8. When the programme is complete the END
indicator will light.

9. Following the completion of the cycle the
drum will rotate intermittently to minimize
creasing. This will continue until the machine is
switched OFF or the door is Opened.

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OPERATION

Delay Start Function

The Delay Start Function allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle by 1 to 24 hours.

When the function is first selected the display will show a delay of 1 hour, subsequent presses of
the button will increase the delay with 1 hour steps.

To commence the programme press and the appliance will complete the drying cycle at the
end of this time. The indicator light will flash to indicate that the start delay is in progress.

Cancelling and Resetting the Programme

To cancel a programme press the button for 3 seconds. In the TIME CONTROL display 0:00
Light will flash to indicate that it has been reset.

CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Dryer

● Clean the filter and empty the water
container after every drying cycle.

● Regularly clean the condenser.

● After each period of use, wipe the inside of

the drum and leave the door open for a while to
allow circulation of air to dry it.

● Wipe the outside of the machine and the
door with a soft cloth.

● DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning
agents.

● To prevent the door sticking or the build up
of fluff periodically clean the inner door and
gasket with a damp cloth.

WARNING! The Drum, door and load may

be very hot.

Technical Specifications

Drum capacity 115 litres
Maximum load 9 kg
Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 60 cm
Energy Label Band B

Information for Test Laboratory

EN 61121 Programme Programme To Use

-DRY COTTON

-IRON DRY COTTON

-EASY-CARE TEXTILE

IMPORTANT Always switch off and remove
the plug from the electricity supply before
cleaning this appliance.

For electrical data refer to the rating label on
the front of the dryer cabinet (with the door open).

-HANG DRY

-IRON DRY

-HANG DRY + SYNTHETIC

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What Might be the Cause of...

Defects you can remedy yourself

Before calling GIAS Service for technical
advice please run through the following
checklist. A charge will be made if the machine
is found to be working or has been installed
incorrectly or used incorrectly.
If the problem persists after completing the
recommended checks, please call GIAS
Service, they may be able to assist you over the
telephone.

Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry
enough…

● Have you selected the correct drying
time/programme?

● Were the clothes too wet? Were the clothes
thoroughly wrung or spindried?

● Does the filter need cleaning?

● Is the dryer overloaded?

●Has the Delicates option been selected from

a previous cycle?

The dryer does not operate…

● Is there a working electricity supply to the
dryer? Check using another appliance such as
a table lamp.

● Is the plug properly connected to the mains
supply?

● Is there a power failure?

● Has the fuse blown?

● Is the door fully closed?

● Is the dryer switched on, both at the mains

supply and at the machine?

● Has the drying time or the programme been
selected?

● Has the machine been switched on again
after opening the door?

The dryer is noisy…

● Switch off the dryer and contact GIAS Service
for advice.

The Filter Care Indicator is on…

● Does the filter need cleaning?

The Empty Water Indicator is on…

● Does the water container need emptying?

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Should there still be a problem with your dryer
after completing all the recommended checks,
please call GIAS Service for advice.
They may be able to assist you over the
telephone or arrange for a suitable appointment
for an engineer to call under the terms of your
guarantee. However, a charge may be made if
any of the following applies to your machine:

● Is found to be in working order.

● Has not been installed in accordance with the

installation instructions.

● Has been used incorrectly.

If the supply cord on this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord
which is only available from GIAS Service or an
authorised Hoover Dealer.

Spares

Always use genuine spares, available direct
from GIAS Service.

Spares Service Tel: [phone]

GIAS Service

For service and repairs call your local GIAS
Service engineer.

Phone GIAS on 08444 995599
Eire – 0818 2000021

The manufacturer declines all responsibility
in the event of any printing mistakes in this
booklet. The manufacturer also reserves the
right to make appropriate modifications to
its products without changing the essential
characteristics.

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