GE PDW8700, PDW8100, PDW8800, PDW9200, PDW9800 User Manual

PDW8100 Series PDW8200 Series PDW8400 Series PDW8500 Series PDW8600 Series PDW8700 Series PDW8800 Series
PDW9200 Series PDW9700 Series PDW9800 Series
Owner’s Manual
Dishwashers
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Control Panel and Settings . . . . 4–6
Flashing Display Lights . . . . . . . . . .7
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . 10–12
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .13
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 14–16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Product Registration . . . . . . . .17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door.
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PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in the United States. In Canada, visit www.geappliances.ca or call 1.800.361.3400.
Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
Improper connection of the equipment­grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C (167°F).
Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.
WARNING!
DO NOT…
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.
Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door or removing the door latch.
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher when opening or closing the door due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in the door.
Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance or any discarded appliance.
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher
Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch (as shown).
NOTE: PDW9200–PDW9800 Series models also have a latch screw which must be removed (Step 1) as shown.
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WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER
CAUTION:Contents washed in Anti-Bacteria
cycle may be hot to the touch. Use care before unloading.
Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade,®Cascade Complete®and Electrasol
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Automatic Dishwashing Detergents and Jet-Dry
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rinse agent have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.
Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.
Load light, plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the dishwasher control panel.
You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model.
Control Settings
Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by models)
The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of the dishwasher operation.
SENSING Displayed while the ExtraClean™Sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water.
The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.
ADD-A-DISH Displayed during prewash indicating that dishes added now will still be cleaned.
WASHING Displayed during prewash, main wash and rinse periods.
RINSING Displayed during rinse periods.
DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.
SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions.
CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete and enhancements are complete.
Time Remaining Display (on some models)
During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.
Selections
PDW8100–PDW8800 Series: Press the pad for the desired wash cycle. PDW9200–PDW9800 Series: Use the Arrow Pads to scroll through the wash cycles.
The light above or next to the selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected.
ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 10.0 gal., 93 min.
(on some models) Medium 8.6 gal., 90 min.
Light 7.2 gal., 90 min.
This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE: The Anti-Bacteria cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.
NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
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Selections (continued)
COOKWARE Heavy 11.4 gal., 95 min.
(POTS & PANS) Medium 10.0 gal., 71 min.
Light 10.0 gal., 66 min.
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
NORMAL WASH Heavy 9.9 gal., 74 min.
Medium 7.0 gal., 61 min. Light 5.6 gal., 48 min.
This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.
SPEED CYCLE Heavy 9.3 gal., 36 min.
(on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min.
Light 5.7 gal., 33 min.
This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
CHINA CRYSTAL Heavy 10.0 gal., 49 min.
Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min. Light 7.2 gal., 36 min.
This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
GLASSES Heavy 10.0 gal., 45 min.
(on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 33 min.
Light 7.2 gal., 32 min.
This cycle is specifically designed for glasses.
PLASTICS CYCLE Heavy 9.9 gal., 119 min.
(on some models) Medium 7.0 gal., 106 min.
Light 5.6 gal., 93 min.
This cycle is specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting plastic items and improve plastic drying. For removing red tomato-based stains, GE recommends the use of Cascade Plastic Booster™.
RINSE ONLY Heavy 2.9 gal., 7 min.
Light 1.4 gal., 3 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.
NOTE: On the PDW8700 and PDW8800 Series models, the GLASSES/PLASTICS selector is a toggle pad; toggle the pad until the desired cycle is indicated.
NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with an ExtraClean™Sensor with automatic temperature control; therefore, cycle length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.
NOTE: Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
Enhancements
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT has been selected.
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (depending on model). Press the DELAY
START pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then press START/RESET.
PDW8100–PDW8800 Series: The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.
PDW9200–PDW9800 Series: After closing the door, the machine will count down and automatically start at the correct time.
NOTE: To cancel the DELAY START selection before the cycle begins, press the DELAY START pad until the display is blank.
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Enhancements (continued)
ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run longer with heating elements on to improve both wash and dry
(EXTRA HOT WASH) performance.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
PRE WASH For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to
(on some models) starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes will air dry naturally (PDW8100–PDW8800 Series) or
Light Off fan dry (PDW9200–PDW9800 Series) to save energy.
HEATED DRY PDW8200–PDW8600 Series: Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total cycle
Light On time by 8 minutes for the SPEED CYCLE and 30 minutes for all other cycles.
PDW8100, PDW8700, PDW8800 and PDW9200–PDW9800 Series: Turns the heater on with the fan for fast drying. This will extend the total cycle time by 30 minutes for the ANTI-BACTERIAL cycle, 38 minutes for the NORMAL cycle, 8 minutes for the SPEED cycle, 15 minutes for the PLASTICS cycle and 30 minutes for all other cycles.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls
after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.
To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. To lock the dishwasher, press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn off.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts…
PDW8100–PDW8800 Series: Touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. The START/RESET
light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This takes approximately 90 seconds.
PDW9200–PDW9800 Series: Open the door slowly to prevent splash-out. Touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. If the START/RESET light is flashing, close the door until the water pumps out (this takes approximately 90 seconds) and the light stops flashing.
When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted.
Start
PDW8100–PDW8800 Series
Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins immediately, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.
When the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected. If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not selected within 2 minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or press any pad.
PDW9200–PDW9800 Series
After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, touch the START/RESET pad to ready the dishwasher to begin the cycle. Close the door to start the cycle or begin the DELAY START countdown. When the cycle starts, the water fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.
The dishwasher will always display your last selection and enhancements. If you don’t want to change the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to ready the dishwasher and close the door to begin the cycle.
Also, if a power failure occurs NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the new cycle.
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Flashing display lights.
Status Indicator Lights What It Means
START/RESET Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESET pad. Light will
quit flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water.
Recommended dishwasher products.
GE recommends the following products for use in its dishwashers:
Electrasol,®Cascade®and Cascade Complete
Dishwasher Detergents.
Jet Dry®and Cascade Rinse Aid®to remove spots
and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.
Cascade®Plastic Booster™to remove red staining
inside your dishwasher that can come from some tomato-based stains.
Cerama Bryte
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Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner to clean the stainless steel panel of GE and Profile™stainless exterior dishwashers.
Jet Dry®Dishwasher Cleaner to help remove
some hard water mineral stains that can occur in hard water conditions.
Clean
PDW8100–PDW8800 Series
The CLEAN light is illuminated when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete. The light will stay ON until the door is opened.
PDW9200–PDW9800 Series
The CLEAN light is illuminated and a double beep will sound when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete. You may remove the dishes at any time. Note the high-efficiency fan will run quietly for 30 minutes to 4 hours (depending on selected cycle) after the CLEAN light is illuminated to continue drying the dishes. This can be interrupted by opening the door and pressing any keypad.
NOTE: To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously disengaged), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been toggled.
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Using the dishwasher.
The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.
Check the Water Temperature
Jet-Dry®or Cascade Rinse Aid®rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your
dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.
Use Jet-Dry®or Cascade Rinse Aid®Rinse Agent
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
Turn the dispenser knob to the left and lift it out.
Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Replace the dispenser knob.
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If there is foaming, use a lower setting.
To adjust the setting:
Remove the dispenser knob; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent.
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No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.
Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks,
skins and seeds.
Remove large quantities of any remaining food.
Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and
excessive amounts of grease or oil.
Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel.
Dish Preparation Prior to Loading
Indicator window
Dispenser cap
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.
Open the door slightly.
Wait until the water spray action stops. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.
Add forgotten dishes.
Close the door.
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Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade,
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Cascade Complete®and
Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have
been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.
All wash cycles except RINSE ONLY require detergent in the main and pre-wash cup. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, fill the main wash section and pre-wash section completely. With soft water, fill both sections halfway. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main wash section and close.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.
Filling the Dispenser
If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by depressing the cover latch.
Fill the Main Wash section with detergent.
Fill the Pre-wash section if needed.
Close the dispenser cover.
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.
NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored.
While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers.
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Cover latch
Pre-wash section
Main wash section
Cover
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT
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Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack
Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher plastics.
The utility shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. A wine glass holder (on some models) secures wine glasses for best washability.
Some models have contoured metal cup shelves that can secure up to 12 wine glasses (as shown).
Because wine glasses come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push in the rack to make sure they will clear the top of the dishwasher.
The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down. Fold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can’t fall onto the heater.
Be sure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block rotation of the middle spray arm. This could result in poor wash performance for items in the upper rack.
Check to make sure that no items will block rotation of the wash arm.
Adjustable Upper Rack
The standard position of your adjustable rack is “up” which allows for maximum clearance for your taller items in the lower rack. If you have taller wine glasses, tumblers or other items to place in the upper rack, you may want to adjust the rack to the lower position.
To lower the rack, support the weight of the rack with your hands as shown and press both finger pads about 1/4toward the inside of the rack as indicated and guide the rack down to its lower position.
To raise the rack to the “up” position, pull up on the center of the rack side frame until the rack locks into place.
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Don’t let any item extend through bottom.
To remove end baskets, grasp the basket at opposite corners and slide apart.
Remove end cap
Unsnap
Three-piece basket (on some models)
One-piece basket (on some models)
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Lower Rack
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and baking racks should go along the left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs can be placed in the lower rack to maximize loading flexibility.
Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
Fold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left in the up position or folded down to customize the lower rack.
Removing the Upper Rack
You can remove the upper rack to allow space for large items in the lower rack.
To remove the upper rack:
Unsnap and remove the end caps on each side of the rails.
Pull the rack straight out and off the rails.
Replace the end caps.
Push the rails all the way back into the dishwasher.
Slide the shower nozzle attachment over the spout.
Then fill the lower rack and begin your cycle.
NOTE: Don’t forget to remove the shower nozzle attachment before you replace the upper rack.
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Silverware Basket
To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to either side (on some models). Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with the silverware on top.
The one-piece silverware basket (on some models) can be placed in the front, right side or back of the lower rack.
A variety of options is available regarding the three-piece silverware basket (on some models) in your dishwasher. The complete basket is designed to fit on the right side of the lower rack. Additionally, each end of the basket is removable to add loading flexibility to accommodate flatware and lower rack capacity needs.
The lids of both end and middle baskets (on some models) can be closed to contain small items. Long items can be placed on the utility shelf in the upper rack.
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Loading the dishwasher racks.
Extra Rack Features (on some models)
Cutlery Tray
The cutlery tray holds up to 4 large knifes such as a carver, chef’s knives, bread knife, etc., that are too tall to fit in the silverware basket.
Hook the tray onto the rear of the upper rack. Lay the knives between the guides (as shown).
Bowl Tines
The special large-bowl tines in the lower rack add flexibility to your loading pattern. They are useful for serving bowls or other large bowls.
To use the bowl tines, fold down the 2 rows of flex tines in front of the bowl tines and load bowls just as you would in the upper rack.
Loading place settings…
Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings
Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack—12 place settings Lower Rack—12 place settings
These tines fold down
Large-bowl tines
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