Kambrook KEF90 User Manual

Essentials

Skillet Frypan

KEF90

Instruction Booklet

Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273845 (New
Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au

Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Skillet Frypan p6

Using Your Skillet Frypan p7

Care, Cleaning and Storage p8

Cooking with Your Skillet Frypan p10

Recipes p15

Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Skillet Frypan

• Carefully read all instructions
before operation and save for
future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any
packaging material and promotional
stickers before using the Skillet Frypan
for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard
the protective cover that is fitted to the
power plug of the Skillet Frypan.

• Do not place the Frypan near the
edge of a bench or table during
operation. Ensure that the surface is
level, clean and free of water.

• Keep the Skillet Frypan clear of
walls, curtains and other heat or
steam sensitive materials. Minimum
200mm distance.

• Do not place on or near a gas burner,
electric element or in or near a
heated oven.

• Do not use on a sink drain board.

• Always insert Temperature Control
Probe into probe socket before
inserting power plug into power outlet
and switching on appliance. Ensure
the probe socket is completely dry
before inserting the Temperature
Control Probe.

• The Skillet Frypan must be used with
the Temperature Control Probe
provided. Do not use any other probe
or connector.

• To protect against electric shock,
do not immerse power cord or
Temperature Control Probe in water or
any other liquid, or allow moisture to
come in contact with these parts.

• Ensure the Temperature Control
Probe has cooled before removing
from the appliance.

• Always remove Temperature Control
Probe before cleaning the appliance.

• If using plastic utensils, do not leave in
Frypan when hot.

• Do not place hot glass lid under
cold water.

• Always have the glass lid positioned
correctly on the Skillet Frypan
throughout operation of the
appliance unless stated in the recipe
to have it removed.

• The glass lid has been specially treated
to make it stronger, more durable and
safer than ordinary glass, however it
is not unbreakable. If struck extremely
hard, it may break or weaken and
could at a later time shatter into many
small pieces without apparent cause.

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• Extreme caution must be used when
the appliance contains hot oil or other
liquid. Do not move the appliance
during cooking. Allow the Skillet
Frypan to cool before removing oil or
other liquid.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
the handles for lifting and carrying the
Skillet Frypan.

• Do not leave the appliance
unattended when in use.

• The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or a separate remote control system.

• Always turn the Temperature Control
Probe to ‘MIN’, then switch off at the
power outlet and allow probe to cool,
then remove probe and unplug, if
appliance is to be left unattended, if
not in use before attempting to move
appliance and before cleaning.

• Keep the appliance clean. Refer to
care and cleaning (page 8).

• Do not place anything on top of the
Skillet Frypan when the lid is in position,
when in use and when stored.

Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances

• Fully unwind cord before use.

• Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of a table or counter, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.

• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
or knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised
to ensure they do not play with
the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance. Do not use
the appliance if power supply, cord,
plug, Temperature Control Probe or
appliance becomes damaged in
any way. Return the entire appliance
to the nearest authorised Kambrook
centre for examination and/or repair.

• If the supply cord is damaged it must
be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning
should be performed at an authorised
Kambrook Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use
only. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
Do not use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse
may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when
using electrical appliances. It is
advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

WARNING: Do not
operate the frypan on
an inclined surface. Do
not move the frypan
while it is switched on.

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Your Skillet Frypan

1. Easy-Clean Non-Stick Cooking

Surface for fat free cooking.

2. Glass lid with stainless steel rim.

3. Large 9.5" inch Skillet Frypan.

4. Cool Touch knob.

Not Shown

• Removable Temperature Control

Probe thermostatically controlled
with 10 settings.

• Steam vent.

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Using Your Skillet Frypan

Before First Use

Before first use wash, rinse and dry
your Skillet Frypan and lid. Season the
cooking surface by applying a
thin coating of cooking oil with
paper towelling.

WARNING: Do
not immerse the
power cord, plug or
temperature control
probe in water or any
other liquid.

Ensure that the frypan socket is fully
dry before inserting the temperature
control probe.

Plug the cord into a 230V or 240V
power outlet and then turn the
power on.

Set the temperature control probe to
the desired temperature setting. Refer
to table below.

The temperature light on the
temperature control probe will

switch off automatically when the
temperature selected has been
reached. The light will cycle “on”
and “off” during the cooking
cycle indicating that the selected
temperature is being maintained.

Do not use metal utensils, as these will
scratch the non-stick cooking surface.

Only use wooden or good quality
plastic utensils to stir or serve food.

Do not leave plastic cooking utensils
in contact with the hot frypan surface
while cooking.

NOTE: This frypan must be used
with the temperature control
probe provided. Do not use
any other probe or connector.

The Glass Lid

The Cook ‘n’ Look glass lid enables
you to monitor your cooking without
removing the lid and loosing heat.

Dial Setting Uses Temp. Guide

Min – 4

4 – 8

8 – 10

Keeping food warm, simmering
sauces, basting, bolognaise sauce.

Cooking steaks, sausages, bacon,
eggs, pikelets, roast vegetables,
pancakes, crumbed food, toasted
sandwiches, popcorn.

Sealing steaks and roasts, stirfry.

Simmer/Low

Medium/High

High

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Care, Cleaning and Storage

Care

• Do not leave plastic cooking utensils
in contact with the hot frypan surface
while cooking.

• Do not use metal utensils on the
non-stick coating of the frypan. Only
use wooden or good quality plastic
utensils to stir or serve food.

• Before cleaning, switch the frypan
to ‘MIN’ and unplug from the power
outlet. Remove the Temperature
Control Probe when cooled, from the
probe socket of the appliance.

Cleaning

Temperature Control Probe

• If cleaning is necessary, wipe the
Temperature Control Probe over
with a slightly damp cloth. Ensure it is
completely dry before use.

NOTE: Never immerse the
Temperature Control Probe,
plug or cord in water or any
other liquid.

Non-stick cooking surface

Cooking on a non-stick surface
minimises the need for oil. As food
does not stick, cleaning is easier.

Any discolouration that may occur
on the non-stick surface may detract
from the appearance of the frypan
but will not affect the cooking
performance.

Do not use metal (or other abrasive)
scourers when cleaning the non-stick
coating. Wash with hot soapy water.
Remove stubborn spots with a soft
plastic washing pad or nylon washing
brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NOTE: To clean the interior
and exterior surface and glass
lid wash in hot soapy water.
Remove stubborn spots with a
plastic washing pad or nylon
washing brush.

Removing discolouration of the
non-stick surface

Combine 2 tablespoons bicarbonate
of soda, ¼ cup household bleach,
1 cup water.

Pour into the Skillet Frypan, place lid
on with the vent closed, and simmer
for 5-10 minutes.

Clean in a well-ventilated area and
avoid breathing in the vapours. Wash
as directed before re-use. In some
instances this may not remove all
the staining.

Glass lid

Wash the lid in warm soapy water
using a soft cloth or sponge, rinse and
dry thoroughly.

Dishwasher safe

Your Skillet Frypan and glass lid
are dishwasher safe for easy
cleaning. Remove the probe and
power cord before placing frypan
into the dishwasher.

NOTE: Before inserting the
Temperature Control Probe into
the probe socket, ensure the
interior of the socket is fully dry.
To do this, shake out excess
water then wipe the interior of
the socket with a dry cloth.

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Storage

Store the frypan upright with the lid
in position.

Store the Temperature Control
Probe carefully. Take care not to
knock or drop the probe as this
can cause damage. If damage is
suspected, return the Temperature
Control Probe with the frypan to your
nearest Kambrook Service Centre for
inspection.

TIP: For convenient storage of
the Temperature Control Probe,
line the Skillet Frypan with 2
sheets of kitchen paper and
place the probe on the kitchen
paper. This will ensure the
probe and plug do not scratch
the non-stick surface.

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Cooking with Your Skillet Frypan

Stir-Frying

Recommended temperature probe
setting 8 – 10.

An energy efficient and healthy way
of cooking foods. The benefit of this
cooking method is its speed and the
flavour of the foods. The non-stick
cooking surface on your Skillet Frypan
also means that less oil is required for
cooking. The cooking action for stir
frying is a continual tossing motion
to ensure the food is evenly exposed
to the heat and cooks quickly and
evenly in a couple of minutes.

Stir frying should be carried out using
a high heat setting.

Recommended cuts for stir frying

Beef

Chicken

Lamb

Lean beef strips prepared from rump, sirloin, rib eye, fillet

Lean chicken strips prepared from breast fillets, tenderloins,
thigh fillets

Lean lamb strips prepared from fillet, lamb leg steaks, round
or topside mini roasts, eye of loin

Preheat your Skillet Frypan before
adding any ingredients, allow the
temperature light to cycle ‘on’
and ‘off’ several times. This will
allow the frypan to reach an even
high temperature.

Stir frying is a dry heat cooking
method and is best suited to tender
cuts of meat. Timing is a key factor
when cooking meat, as over cooking
will give a tough, dry result. Cooking
times depend on the size and
thickness of the cut, as the bigger the
cut, the more time is needed.

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Pork

Veal

Lean pork strips prepared from leg, butterfly or medallion
steaks or fillet

Eye of loin, fillet, round, rump or topside

Buy meat strips from your butcher or
from your supermaket, or prepare
meat strips from recommended
cuts listed, by removing any fat and
slicing thinly across the grain (across
the direction of meat fibres). Slicing
across the grain ensures tenderness.
Cut into very thin strips, approx 5 – 8
cm in length. Partially freeze meat for
approx 30 minutes to make
slicing easier.

Stir fry meat strips in small batches
(approx 200g) to stop meat shedding
its juice and ‘stewing’, resulting in
tougher meat.

When adding meat strips to the
frypan, the strips should sizzle.

Stir fry meat strips for 1 – 2 minutes.
Any longer will toughen meat.

If cooking large batches, remove
each batch when cooked and allow
Skillet Frypan to reheat before stir
frying the next batch. By cooking in
small batches the heat of the Skillet
Frypan remains constant, ensuring the
meat doesn’t stew and toughen.

Peanut oil is traditionally used for stir
fry Asian style dishes. However other
oils such as vegetable, canola and
light olive may be used.

Do not overfill the Skillet Frypan. If
necessary cook vegetables in batches
as well and reheat at the end of stir
frying. If using this method remember
to under cook slightly so reheating will
not spoil the finished dish.

Serve stir fried foods immediately to
retain their crisp texture.

Shallow Frying

Recommended temperature probe
setting 6 – 8

Used to crispen and cook foods in a
small amount of oil. The foods may
have already been cooked.

Use approx 1 cup of oil, or sufficient oil
so that half the food is immersed.

Preheat the oil before adding food.
When using oil never cover with the lid
during heating or cooking, as this will
cause condensation to drip into the
oil and result in bubbling
and splattering.

Do not move the frypan during
heating or cooking.

Wipe moisture from foods to
avoid splattering.

Cook a few pieces at a time to
ensure crispness.

Drain cooked foods on paper towels
to reduce greasiness.

Never leave your frypan unattended
or unsupervised while shallow frying.

Allow oil to cool before removing
from frypan.

Vegetable or canola oil is
recommended for frying.

NOTE: Deep frying is not
recommended as the frypans
have a large surface area and
shallow sides, this results in heat
loss and possible oil overflow.

Sauteing

Recommended temperature probe
setting 8 – 10

Used for sauteing onions, garlic,
spices, curry, pastes, herbs,
vegetables, meat and seafood.

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Cooking with Your Skillet Frypan continued

Pan Frying

Recommended temperature
probe setting:

Searing - 8 – 10
Medium heat - 5 – 7
Used for cooking meats, fish, seafood,

eggs, chicken, sausages.
Preheat frypan. When heated, add

a small amount of oil, which prevents
the food from sticking.

The Skillet Frypan’s non-stick coated
surface allows you to reduce the
amount of oil when cooking.

Alternatively brush whole meat cuts
eg. Steaks, chicken breast, fish fillet
with small amount of oil before pan­frying rather than adding oil directly to
the pan.

When cooking meats, seal each side
for approx. 1 – 2 minutes on setting 10.
Once both sides are sealed, reduce
heat to setting 5 – 7 to cook through
meats to desired doneness.

NOTE: As the frypan is
thermostatically controlled, it
will cycle on and off during the
cooking process.

Toasting Sandwiches

Recommended temperature probe
setting 8

Choose fillings which will hold together
and not spill out of the sandwich.

Preheat the frypan.
Butter the pieces of bread well and

place the sandwich in the frypan with
the buttered sides on the outside.

Cook for approx 3 – 4 minutes on
either side, depending on the depth
of colour desired.

Note: Temperature setting will depend
on filling.

NOTE: As the frypan is
thermostatically controlled, it
will cycle on and off during the
cooking process.

Vegetables

Cut into even sized pieces.
Add to the frypan 40 – 65 minutes

before serving.
For crisper vegetables, remove the

meat and increase the heat for the
last few minutes of cooking.

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Recipes

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Recipes

Toffee Cups

Makes 12

1 cup caster sugar

½ cup water

1 tablespoon vinegar

2 tablespoons 100’s & 1000’s (optional)

1. Place sugar, water and vinegar into

the skillet pan and stir on setting 4 for 2
minutes until sugar has dissolved.

2. Turn the dial to setting 6 and boil for

6 minutes.

3. Turn the dial to setting 8 and boil for a

further 4 minutes.

4. Switch the Skillet Frypan to the Off

position.

5. Pour the toffee into 12 mini patty

pans and allow to stand until
completely cooled.

6. Top with 100’s & 1000’s.

Lemon and Lime Butter

Makes 1 jar

45g butter

½ cup caster sugar

¾ cup lime juice

4 egg yolks, whisked

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1. Place butter into the skillet pan and

stir on setting 4 until butter is melted.

2. Add the sugar, juice, egg and zest

and stir constantly for 15 minutes.

3. Switch the Skillet Frypan to the

Off position.

4. Pour into a sterilised jar and keep

refrigerated for up to 1 month, or
frozen for 3 months.

5. Serve with fresh scones.

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Omelette

Homemade Baked Beans

Makes 1 large omelette

3 eggs

1 tablespoon water

Chosen fillings (optional)

1. Preheat Skillet Frypan at setting 6 until

heating light turns off.

2. Place eggs and water into a bowl

and whisk with a balloon whisk for 1
minute.

3. Pour eggs evenly into preheated

pan and top one side with optional
chosen fillings.

4. Place glass lid on Skillet Frypan and let

cook for 5 minutes.

5. Flip empty side of omelette onto the

filling and lift out of pan with a heat
resistant spatula.

6. Serve with toast.

Filling suggestions : Tomato chutney,
caramelised onions, shallots, Spanish
onion, mushrooms, capsicum, baby
spinach, avocado, asparagus, cherry
tomatoes, baked potatoes, fresh herbs,
chilli, various cheeses, ham, bacon,
chicken breast, chorizo, smoked salmon.

Makes 4 serves

1 medium onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

1½ tablespoons olive oil

1½ tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

3 roma tomatoes, diced

2 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed

2 bay leaves

1 cup stock

Parmesan cheese, to serve

Parsley, chopped, to serve

Crusty bread, to serve

1. Place onion, garlic and olive oil into

Skillet Frypan and fry for 3 minutes on
setting 6, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the brown sugar and balsamic,

cook for 2 minutes.

3. Turn the dial up to setting 7 and add

the tomatoes, stirring frequently over
5 minutes.

4. Turn the dial down to setting 4 and

add the beans, bay leaves and stock.

5. Put the lid on and simmer for 10 minutes,

stirring regularly. Serve with parmesan
cheese, parsley and crusty bread.

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Mushroom Risotto

Lentil Dahl

Makes 4 serves

1 medium onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup Arborio rice, washed

¼ teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon lemon rind

2½ cups vegetable stock

1 teaspoon salt

150g mushrooms, sliced

½ cup parmesan, grated

1. Place onion, garlic and olive oil into

Skillet Frypan and fry for 3 minutes on
setting 6, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the rice, allspice and lemon rind

stirring constantly for 3 minutes.

3. Turn the settings dial to 3 and add one

cup of stock and cook for 2 minutes,
add a further 1 cup and simmer for 7
minutes, then add a further ½ cup.

4. After 5 minutes, stir the salt,

mushrooms and parmesan through.
Place the lid on top and leave for 8
minutes.

5. Serve with extra parmesan cheese.

Serves 4

30g butter

1 tablespoon rice bran oil

1 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, minced

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon fennel seeds

½ teaspoon cardamom, ground

½ teaspoon allspice, ground

2 ½ cups vegetable stock

1 cup red lentils, washed

1. Place butter and oil into the Skillet

Frypan on setting 6 until butter is melted.

2. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and

spices and cook until golden and
aromatic.

3. Stir through the lentils on setting 4 for

1 minute.

4. Turn the settings dial to setting 3, pour

the vegetable stock over the lentils
and gently stir.

5. Place the glass lid onto the Skillet

Frypan and simmer, stirring regularly.

6. Serve with greek yogurt, lime juice

and pappadums.

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Sweet and Sour Pork

Caramelised Onion Sausages

Serves 4

½ cup plain flour

400g pork strips

1 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon peanut oil

¼ teaspoon sesame oil

1 onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, minced

1 small capsicum, sliced

1 carrot, sliced

½ cup caster sugar

¼ cup vinegar

2 tablespoons soy

1 tablespoon tomato sauce

1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce

1 tablespoon cornflour

1. Place the flour into a bowl and stir

through the pork until fully coated.

2. Pour half the oil into the Skillet Frypan

on setting 8. When pan is heated,
add the pork in two different lots using
the second amount of oil. Place the
cooked pork on paper towel to drain.
Wipe the pan out with paper towel.

3. Place the oils into the Skillet Frypan

on setting 6, add the onion, garlic and
ginger and fry until golden brown.

4. Stir the capsicum, carrot, sugar, vinegar,

soy, tomato sauce and chilli through
until combined, turn the settings dial to
4 and simmer, stirring constantly.

5. Mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of

water and pour into the pan, cook for
1 minute and then add the pork.

6. Serve with fluffy rice and fresh

cut shallots.

Serves 4

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

5 thick beef sausages

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1½ tablespoons brown sugar

20g butter

3 tablespoons plain flour

1 cups beef stock

1 teaspoon mint, chopped

1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped

1. Pour vegetable oil into the Skillet

Frypan, place settings dial on setting
8 and cook sausages with the lid on
until crisp and golden.

2. Transfer sausages to paper towel and

slice into 2cm pieces, place back into
pan and cook centres until crispy. Set
aside. Wipe pan out with paper towel.

3. Place olive oil, onion and garlic into

the Skillet Frypan and cook until
golden brown.

4. Turn the settings dial to setting 6 and

add the brown sugar and butter,
stirring until thick.

5. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes.

Pour the stock in gradually, letting the
mix absorb the liquid.

6. Add the herbs and sausages and

simmer for 7 minutes with the lid on.

7. Serve with green beans and

mashed potato.

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Notes

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Notes

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Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty

In Australia, this Kambrook Replacement Warranty
does not affect the mandatory statutory rights
implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and
other similar State and Territory legislation relating
to the appliance. It applies in addition to the
conditions and warranties implied by
that legislation.

In New Zealand, this Kambrook Replacement
Warranty does not affect your mandatory statutory
rights implied under the Consumer Guarantees
Act 1993 in relation to the appliance. It applies in
addition to the conditions and guarantees implied
by that legislation.

This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is valid only
in the country of purchase, but other statutory
warranties may still apply.

This Warranty card and the purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of purchase
and must be presented if making a claim under
the Kambrook Replacement Warranty. Please note
that under any applicable statutory warranty you
are not required to produce these documents, but
may be required to provide a proof of purchase.

Kambrook warrants the purchaser against defects
in workmanship and material for a period of 12
months domestic use from the date of purchase
(or 3 months commercial use).

The Kambrook Replacement Warranty does not
apply to any defect, deterioration, loss, injury or
damage occasioned by, or as a result of, misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product has
been used other than in accordance with the
instructions. The Kambrook Replacement Warranty
excludes breakables such as glass and ceramic
items, consumable items and normal wear
and tear.

This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is void if
there is evidence of the product being tampered
with by unauthorised persons.

If the product includes one or a number of
accessories only the defective accessory or
product will be replaced. Subject to your statutory
rights, in the event of Kambrook choosing
to replace the appliance, the Kambrook
Replacement Warranty will expire at the original
date, i.e. 12 months from the original date
of purchase.

In the event that you need some assistance
with your Kambrook appliance, please contact
our Customer Service Department on 1300 139
798 (Australia) or 0800 273845 (New Zealand).
Alternatively, visit us on the website at
www.kambrook.com.au

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Date Of Purchase ________________________________

Attach a copy of the purchase receipt
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Serial Number ____________________________________

Purchased From __________________________________

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