GE PVM1870SM1SS, PVM1870DM1BB, PNM1871SM1SS Owner’s Manual

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Sa]bOl Instructions .... 2-9

Operating Instructions

Auto Features ......... 20

Care and

Cleaning .......... 33, 34

Changing the

Power I ,e\'el .......... 13

Cooking Guide ..... 15, 16

Deti'osting Guide .... 18

Exhaust Feature . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . .11, 12

Microwave Temps ...... 32

Other Features .... 95-31

Replacing Bulbs .... 35, 36

Sensor Features .... 91-24

Time FeattH'es ...... 14-19

7}rmbleshooting Tips ...39

Things That Are Nomml _Aith Your

Microwax e Oxen ....... 4(1

Consumer Support

Consumer

Support ...... Back Cover

Optional Kits ...........

Product

Registration ....... 41, 42

XAhrrantv ............. 43

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial#

Find lhese numbers on a label inside tile o\en.

DE68-O3448A

49-40570 07-07JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,

or loss of life.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

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_: Do Not Attempt to operate

this ()\ell with the door open

Sill((' op('//-dooF op('l_Hioll

(an r('suh in hm:mflfl e×posure to lHi( rOW_lV('

energ}. It is important not to (te_('_t or umlper _itl/

the s_d(,tv intcrhxks.

_: Do Not Place any object

b('tw('('H th(' o\('11 [_'()111

{il(e and tl/e door or allow soil or cleaner residue to

t_((umulate on setding

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Do Not Operate the o\'('n if it is damag('d. It is particulady

importam that the oven door (lose propcrb+ _and that tile)'('

is no damage to thc:

(,oo1(,is,.>.

h.lg(+.,l(__..h(+

.........................(broken or loosened),

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The Oven Should Not be

a(!j usted or repaired by

qu_difi('d s('r\'i((" t)er.',oml('l.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appfiances, basic safety

precautions should be foflowed, including the foflowing:

J} Re_d an(I i()llow tl)e i_: Install or lo(_te this

specific precautions ill the Precautions to Avoid

Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

Energy se(doH above.

J} This t_t)pli_ul( e must be

grounded. Conne(t only to _ t)ropcrly grounded

outlet. See the Grounding

InstFuctZons Se(tiOl/ Oil

page 8.

appliance only in accordance with tile

t)rovided [nstMlation

h/swtl( tl()l/S.

i;i;This l/li(row_l_e ()veil is

intended/or household use ml(t is UI listed lbr

installation over elc(-tri( and g_s rmlges.

ii::This microwave oven is

not approved or tested/or marine use.

Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual

_5}Do not lnount this applimace over a

sink.

J? This o_vl-d/e-rm/ge oven _*,_s(tesiglled

{i)r use over ranges no wider allan 36" It ma} be installed o\er both #,_lsand

elecuJc cooking equipment.

J? Do not operate this appliance if it has

a (Imnaged power cord or plug, if it is not working llml)( rly or it it has been

damaged or dropped. If die power (oral is damaged, it must be replaced

1)v General Ele(tric SelMce or an authorized service agent using a

power cord a\ ailable tix)m General Ele(t)Jc.

_: 1)o not c(wer or block any openings

on tilt' al)plim/t e.

_: List, this applimlce only/t)r its

intended else as described in riffs manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This mierowa_v oxen is specifically

designed to heat, (tI'_ r or took fi.)o(I,

and is not intended t_)r laboratory or in(t ust]Jal use.

J? Do not store this appliance outdoors.

Do not use this product near wate_m

tDr ex_tlIIple, ill _t Wet b_tselI/ellt, I/('_tl"

a swimming pool, near a sink or in

similm: lot adons.

_: Keel/power cord awa}/ix)m heated

sIIr/itces.

_: 1)o not immerse power cord or plug

ill WaWl3

J? Do not store am, ihing (tirecdy on top

of the illiCt'ow;-i\ e ()\ell S/ll?tilee when

the lllicl'ow_\ e O\ell is ill opel_ltiOll.

J? To reduce the risk of fire in the ()\el/

- Do not over(ook/k)od. Carefltllv

auend applian(e when pallet; plastic or oilier combusdble mawrials are

placed inside the o\en while cooking.

- P-enlo\e wire twist-ties and metal

handles/i'om paper or l)lasue containers 1)elk)re placing them in

the oven.

I)o not use tl/e ()\ell /_)r storage puqloses./)o not lea\ e paller

products, cooking utensils or t[)od in the oven when not in use.

- If materi_ds inside the o',en iglfite,

kee t) tl/e oven door closed, turn file o_'n off and disconnect the l)()_'r

cord, or shut off power at the fitse or circuit breaker panel. It the door is

opened, the {ire _lyr spread.

- Do not use tl/e Sensor Features

t_,_ice in succession on tl/e same tbod pordon. If/L)od is undercooked after

the/irst countdown, use JTllle Cook t_)r additional cooking ume.

N See door surli_ce cleaning

insmmtions ill die Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this mamml.

_: This appliance should be serviced

only by (tualilied service t)ers(mnel. Conta(t nearest authorized selMce

/imility lot examination, repair or a(!iustment.

J_ ,ks with rely appliant e, (lose

supervision is necessary when used by children.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem.

Arcing is the ini_ rowave ternl Ior sparks in the oven. Arcing

is caused Iv: N The metal shelf not

installed correctly so it touches the n/ierowa_e wall.

_: Metal or fi)il touching the

side of tile oven.

FOODS

i;i;Foil not molded to fi)od

(upturned edges act like

_llltel/ll_lS).

+;i:Metal, smh as twist-ties,

t/ouhry t)ins or gold- rinmled dishes, ill the

lllit rowave.

ii::Recycled paper towels

containing small metal pieces being used ill the

nlicrowave.

_: l)o not t_ot / l/opeorn ill

Your mi_ rowave oven unless ill a special lnit ro_,,ave

t/opt orn a_ t essorv or unless you use pOl/COrn labeled

ti)r use ill lnit rowave ovens.

_: Son/e llro/hlcts such as

whole eggs and sealed

( ont ainers--/k)r exal//l)le ,

eh)sed.jarslare at/le to exlflode and should not be

heated ill this mi_ rowave oven. Such use o/ tile

nlicrowave oven could resuh ill il_ju W.

_? l)o not boil eggs ill a

lllicrowave oven. Pressllre

will build u 11inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,

t/ossibly resulting ill ill.j _?r.

()perating tile microwave with no/ood inside tor

nlore than a minute or two

III_IV ca/Ise (tal/lage to the

oven _lll(I Co/lld s|2117t a lift'.

It increases tile heat around the n/agnetron and tan

shorten tile liti' of the oven.

Foods with untlroken outer

"skill" sHth as t)ot:atoes, hot

dogs, sausages, ton/aloes, apples, chicken li_ers and other gJt)lets, and egg yolks

should tie pierced to allow stealil to escape (lilting

cooking.

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SUPERHEATEDWATER

Liquids, such as water,

coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without

appearing to be boiling.

Visiblebubbling or boiling

when the container is removed from the microwave

oven is not always present.

THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY

BOILINGOVERWHEN THE

CONTAINERIS DISTURBED

ORA SPOONOROTHER

UTENSILISINSERTEDINTO

THELIQUID.

To red uce die risk of il{j mT

tO persons_

-- Do not oveflleat the liquid.

-- Stir tile liquid bodl bet6re and halt\ray din)ugh

heating it.

--I)o not use swaight-sided (omainers with narrow

necks.

-- After heating, alh)w tile

cont_liner to stand ill tile

microwave oven tk)r a short ti]ne belt)re removi]lg the

comaine_:

-- Use extrelile (are ]_rhell

il/sertill_ a St)OOl/ or other /ltel/sil il/to the COlltainer.

ii::A_oid heating baby tbod in

glass jars, even with die lid o/E Make sure all in/hnt

/6od is dloroughly cooked. Stir/t)od to distribute tile

heat evenh. Be carefill to prevem scalding when

wa]?l/ling /t)]?l//Hla ()r breast

milk. The (ontainer may /vel cooler than tile milk really is. Alwax_s test the milk betore/ceding tile

bal r<

i;i;Don't de/i'ost/i'ozen

1)everages in narrow-necked bottles (espe(ially

(arbonated beverages). E_en if tile container is

opened, pressm:e can build up. This can cause the

container to burst, possibly resulting in i_iuvy.

ii::Itot/t)()(ts and steam (an

cause bm:ns. Be careflll when opening any

containers of hot tbo(I, in(luding pop_ orn bags,

(()()king pouches and boxes. To prevent possible

illjm T, direct steam _l_r_l_' fl:om hands and/ace.

s;_I)o llO[ o'_er(ook potatoes.

They (ould dehydrate and (at(h fire, (ausmg damage

tO VO/Ir o'_ell.

i;i;Cook meat and poultr}

thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNM,

temperature of 160°F and poultv} to at least an

INTERNAl temperature of 180°E Cooking to these

temperat iires /lSllally protects against /oo(t-

borne illness.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE

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Make sttre all cookwm'e tlsed

ill yoHr l//]c£ow_t\ e o_,el/ is

suitable li)r microwa_ing.

Most glass casseroles, cooking

dishes, measuring cups,

CllMalX1 clips, t)otlel) of chil/a

dilmerware which does not hax e metallic trim or glaze

with a metallic sheen (an be

Hsed. SOl/le cookware is

labeled "suitable lot mlcrow_wiltg."

HOW TO test for a microwave safe dlSn

If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-sa/i,, use this

test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and

a glass measuring cup tilled with 1 cup of wate_mset file

measm:ing cup either in or next to tile dish. Microwave

30-45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not

be used/i)r mi(rowaving. If tile dish remains cool

and only the water in the cup heats, then tile dish is

microwave-sa/i,.

If you use a meat thermometer while

cooking, make sure it is sa]_' tk)r lisp ill microwave

ovel/s.

J} Do not use recycled paper

products. Recycled paper

towels, napkins and waxed paper can comain metal flecks which mm cause

arcing or ignite. Paper prod ucts containing nylon

or talon/ilaments should be avoided, as they lna_, also ignite.

i)i_ Sol//e s|vt'()Jk)_Hll tt'_vs

(like fl_ose fl_at meal is pa( kaged on) have a thin

strip of metal emt)edded in the t)ottoln. When

microwaved, tile metal Call burn tile floor of tile oven

or ignite a paper towel.

_} I)o not use tile microwave

tO dv} I/ev_st)at)el's.

N Not all plastic wrap is

suitable/i)r use in microwave ovens. Check

the package/i)r prot)er use.

J} Paper towels, waxed paper

and plastic wrap can be

used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture

and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plasdc wrap

so steam can escape.

+_} (',ookware l//W,; t)econ/e hot

because of heat trans/i'rred t_:om tile heated too(t. Pot

holders may be needed to

handle tile (ookware.

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J? "Boilal)le" cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced

or vented as dire(ted b_ t)ackage. If they are not,

t)lastic (ould burst during or imme(tiawlv alter

cooking, t)ossibly resulting in i_im_y. Also, plastic

storage containers shouM be +_tleast partially

mtcovered t)e(mlse they torm a tight seal. When

looking with comainers tightly co_ered witll t)lastic

wYat) , Fet//ove coveril/g

carefltllv and direct steam away fi:om hands and fi_ce.

_: Llse loll only as directed

in this mmmal. When using loll in the mi(rowave o_en,

kee t) the/i)il at least 1" away h'om the sides of the oven.

ii::Plastic cookware -Plastic

cookware designed fi)r microwave cooking is very

useflfl, but should 1)e used carefltlh. E_en microwave- sa/i' t)lastic may not be as tolerant ot overcooking

conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may

sofwn or char if sut)jected to short t)eriods of

o_ercookh_g. In h)nger exl)osllres to ovel'cookiltg,

the/ood and cookware could ignite.

Follow thoso Ouidolinos:

Use microw_x e-sat2: t)last cs only art(

use them in strict (x)mt)limtce with

the cook\_ aFe

lltal/tt/_tc| IIY(W_S

l'eCOlttl//elt (t_ltioI/s.

I)o not microwaxe

etttt)t" }' (oltiaitteFs.

:13'!Do.,,t t,e,',t itthild,:e.

to use t)lasti( (ookware

without COml)lete supervision.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

This applian(e iil[lst l)e grotmded.

lit the ev(ll| Of all electri(al shot| circldt, gromMing re(hines d_e risk

of ele<tri( shock by l)roviding an escal)(? wit( tor tlle elec|ri( (;/trrel/t.

Ensureproperground existsbeforeuse.

l)lug must be plugged into an omlet that is prop( rly installed and gromMed.

Constllt a qualitied e/(etrician or s(rxice technician if the grounding instructions are not completely !lnderstood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is ln:Op( rly gromMed.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall omlet, it is yore: personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall omleL

Do I/or/Hl(ler any (ir€/llnsta_l( es (tit or rei/lOVe the third

(gromM) prong fi:om the pow(r cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an (xtension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, haxe a qualilied el(etrieian or service

technician install an omlet near the appliance.

For best operation, 1)h_g this appliance into its own el(etrical outlet to pre_ent flickering of lights, blowing of fl_se or tripping

of circtfit breake_a

This appliance is equit_ped wid_ a power (ord having a gromMing

wit( wid_ a gromMing l_lug. The

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THEVENTFAN

The tml will operate automatically under certain condi6ons

(see Automatic Fan teature). Take care to prevem the starting

and spreading of accidemal cooking fres while tile veil| t_lll is in use.

ii::Clean tile mlderside of die microwave often, l)o n()t allow

grease to build ut> on tile microwave or the/hn tilte_

ii::[n tile e_em of a grease fre on the sur/ace units below tile

microw_o..e oven, smother a/lalllillg [)all Oil tile stlrl_€e tlllit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or

a/lat tl?_.

i_i;Use care when cleaning tile veto/ira filter. Corrosi_v cleaning

agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage tile t]lte_:

N When preparing flaming/oods under tile microwave, turn

the/hn on.

ii::Never leave surthce milts beneath your nlicrowave oven

unattended at high he_t settings. Boilovers (m_se sn/oking and greasy spillovers thin 1raft ignite mid spread if the

n/icrowa_e veto /an is operming. "Ik>minimize autoln_tic tml operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat

on sm:tilce units only when ne< essarv.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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OPTIONALKITS

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Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800and 3600Series models)

JX81H- Becirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000Series models)

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to the outside.

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Aboutthefeaturesofyour

microwaveoven.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model

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Featuresof the Oven

_Door Handle. Pull to open

t]l(' (10012 T]I(' (tOOF Hl/tst

be s(,(urclv lat(h(_(l tot tl_(_

lllJ( F()W_IX(? to ()p(_l_lt(k

0 Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield.

S(Y('(ql _lllOWS (()()king to

1)(' Vi('W('(| whih' kccl)ing

IlIJCI'OVv_dV('S COIl[Ill('(] ill

t]l(' o_ ('l 1.

O Active Vent (on some

models). The xent (leer

SWillS% Op('// WI/('I/thu

(i_l/ol)('l:_t('s _I1(] clos('s

wh(ul flw [im shuts oil

O Shelf. I,(,ts you microw_w('

st'\e]:_l [oo(ts _t OHC('.

Foo(t mic_x)w_\ ('s b('st

\_tl('n lilac('(1 (li_x'ctlv OH

th(' turHt_d)lu.

O Touch ControIPanel Display.

@ CooMop Light.

O Grease Filter.

O Removable Turntable.

TurHt_O)l(' mid sut)t)ort

using th(' o\ ('n. Th('

t tllynt:abl(' 111_¢,' b('

_x'mov('d fl)r cleaning.

NOTE: Rating plate is located on the inside wail of the microwave, or on the upper left front behind the 171oo/:Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside

walls of the microwave oven.

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Aboutthefeatures of yourmicrowave oven.

Youcan microwave by time, with the sensorfeatures or with the auto features.

CookingControls

O TimeandAuto Features

Press Enter

TIME COOKI & II Amount of cooking time Pressonceor twice

AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time

Presstwice

CUSTOM (onsome models) Followdisplayedinstructions EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!

ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!

POWER LEVEL Powerlevel 1-10

AUTO/TIME DEFROST Foodweight

Pressonce upto 6 Ibs.

1 lb. QUICK DEFROST Starts immediately! MELT(oilsome models) Foodtype

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O SensorFeatures

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Starts immediately! more/lesstime BEVERAGE Starts immediately! REHEAT Starts immediately! more/lesstime

POTATO Starts immediately! more/lesstime

VEGETABLE Startsimmediately!

Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime Presstwice (frozenvegetables) more/lesstime

Pressthreetimes (cannedvegetables) more/lesstime

CHICKEN/FISH(onsomemodels) Starts immediately! more/less time Pressonce(chickenpieces) Presstwice (fish)

(onsomemodels)

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cookill}g+ Wh( ])owe17 le+,els on the </li(rowa'_e oxen

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How to Change the Power Level

The power level may

be entered or (hanged immediately atter

entering tile/cature time tot TIME COOK,

TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS

COOK or ADD 30 SEC.

The t)oweF hweI may also be changed during

time comndown.

Press TIME COOKor

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++ P _ss POWERLEVEL

le'_el 1-10.

C_tl/ lie coii/t)ared to tile stlrt_(e tlllitS on _t range.

Itigh (power level 10) or lull power is the/i_stest

way to cook and g{ves you 100% t)owel: Each t)ower

level gives you microwave energ T a certain percem of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energ T 70% of tile tin/e. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook/aster but tood may

need nlore fl:equent stirring, rotatil_,g or tm:ning (>vex:Most cooking will be done on l]igh (t)ower level 10). A lower setting will cook nlore evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.

Some/oods mm have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use

a lower power level when cooking/oods that have a tendency to boil <)vex-such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest lleriods (when tile microwave energ} wcles o/t)

give time R)r tile R)()(t to "equalize" or transli.T heat

to tile inside of tile tood. All example of this is shown with power level 3--the deti'ost cycle. If microwaxe energ-y did not cycle oil, the outside of

tile/ood would cook be/ore tile inside was de/i'osted.

Itere are some examples of uses tor various power levels:

Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling

liquids.

Med-High7 (',emle cooking of meat and poultry;

baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such

as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low2or3 De/i'osting without cooking;

simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1 Keel)ing/ood warm without

overcooking; softening 1)utter:

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Aboutthetimefeatures.

Time Cook /

Allo_s \,o/_ to mi(row;_(' lOT ;mv tim(' up to

99 mim_tes and 99 s((onds. Power level 10 ([tigh) is automati(ally seL but ?_'(m

IIIH}' chmlg(' it lOT more II(xibilit\..

Y(m m m open tile door d re:inK TIME COOK to

check the Iood. Clos( the door and pr(ss START.) resume cooking.

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Time Cook//

l,(ts ?(m change pow(r le'_els "_ o n _ ctll? din'inK

cool._ing. I Ier( 's he'% r |o do i(:

P ess TIME COOK

Press TIME COOK.

Enter ,o,,king time.

Enter _he first (ook _ime.

it VOII d el l't W_tl /t

thll p()W('I\ (PI'('SS

POWER LEVEL.

Seh'(t _1desired power level 1-10.)

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........l)o',','er.(l'r(,ss POWERLEVEL.S,.1,._c_a desired

p,.)wer lev(1 l-I 0.)

P ess TIME COOK again.

EI/|(!I" |h(! se(ol/d (ook li]//e.

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................pow(!r. (Press POWER LEVEL. S(lec_ a l,(,w(,r

level 1-10.) Press START

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