Kenmore 116.38412 User Manual [en, es]
Owner’s Manual
Kenmore
Vacuum Cleaner
Mode! 116.38412
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product-
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. C01ZAPY00U00-4370481 Printed in U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New Vacuum ..... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ,. 2
Important Safety Instructions ...
Parts and Features
Assembly Instructions
Operating Instructions.............. .., 6
Plie Height Selection and Setting
Carpet/Bare Fioor Seiector
Releasing the Handie ................ .8
On/Off Switch ...........
Attachments
Attachment Use Chart .....................10
Vacuuming Tips
Parformance Features .............11-12
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Vacuum Cleaner Cara .....
Vacuum Storage
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Cleaning Exterior and Attachments
Bag Changing
Motor Safety Filter Changing ....... .14-15
Exhaust Filter Cleaning ..............15
Beit Changing and Brush Cleaning .. .16-18
Clog Removal.............................. .19
Light Bulb Changing , ..................... .20
Brush Servicing
Agitator Assembly ..........................21
Troubleshooting ..
Requesting Assistance Or Service .. .23
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM
Piease read this guide. It wiil help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in
the safest and most effective way.
For more information about the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. You will
need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacuum's
mode! and serial numbers are located on the Mode! and Serial Number Plate,
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum.
Model No._
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household
vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintained according to the owner’s manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in
material or workmanship free of charge.
This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts
and become worn during normal use.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
МШШЫТ SAFETY ШЗТШСТЮЫЗ
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WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Injury
to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety pre*
cautions including the following;
Read this manual before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in
this manual. Use only with Sears recom
mended attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock -
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces,
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servicing or cleaning. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or person
al injury
Always turn cleaner off before unplug
ging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
cleaner is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a Sears
Service Center/Dapartment.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, dose door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet
hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
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Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag
and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacu
uming carpet cleaners or freshener, pow
ders and fine dust. These products clog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause
the bag to burst Failure to change bag
could cause permanent damage to the
cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc.
They may damage the cleaner or dust
bag.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable
or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning
fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas
where they may be present The fumes
from these substances can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep
on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by any
one unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under
warning and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow
any instructions given, WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electri
cal shock, burns and personal Injury CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers
as personal injury and/or property damage.
UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER PARTS AND FEATURES
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner parts and features to assure its proper and
safe use. Review these before using your cleaner.
item
Part No.
In U.S.
mm- mmm-mm ^ 20**50688 20-50680
Dust Baa
Headlight Bulb
Belt
20-5240
20-5275 20-40096
Motor Safety Filter 20-86886
Quiek Rsfease
Cord Hook
Part No,
In Canada
20-40600
20-86886C
Height Adjus tment
Lever
Handle
On/Off Switch
Handle Mounted
(Some Models) —
On/Off Switch
Body Mounted
(Some Models)
Bag Cover
Release
Performance ,
Indicator
(Some Models) -''i
Carry Handle
Crevice Tool
Telescoping
Wand
Ciesn-Oui
Port Cover
Dusting
Brush
Upholstery
Tool
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Handle
ITelease
Pedal
Modet/Serlal
Numbers
Furniture
Guard
Headlight
Ready-to-Use
Swivel Hose
Agitator
Nozzle
Belt
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
(Same Models)
Base
Plate
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Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate
Repair Paris List. Use this list to verify that
you have received al! the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum.
WARNING
Electricai Shock Hazard
Do not plug Into the electrical sup
ply until the assembly Is complete.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or injury.
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Before assembling your vacuum cleaner
be sure you have ali the parts shown
AecciyiRiY
Remove the screw located just below the
carry handle on the back side of the
vacuum.
Position the handle so the cord hooks are
toward the back of the cleaner.
Insert the handle into the opening at the
top of the vacuum.
Align the screw
hole in the handle
with the screw hole
in the vacuum.
Insert the screw so
it passes through
the back of the
vacuum into the
handle.
Begin to tighten
the screw with your
fingers. It may be
necessary to
adjust the handle
slightly.
Using a
screw
driver,
tighten
the
screw.
CAUTION
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release upper cord
hook is in the upright position. Remove
the wire tie from the power cord.
Lock the cord
into piace by
forcing it into the
iocking notch on
the body of the
upper cord hook
as shown. This
helps keep the
power cord out
from under the
vacuum cleaner
agitator.
Locking
Notch
Power
Cord
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Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the
screw holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw In place.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOWTO START
I.Turn the
quick
release cord
hook to
eiUier side
and down to
release the
power cord.
Quick
Refesse Cord
Hook
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Power
Cord
Lower Cord
Hook
Ized plug, one blade is wider than the
other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified technician
to Install the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor.
Wrap the
power cord
around the
upper and
lower cord
hooks and
lock the
power cord
plug onto
the power
cord.
2. Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the upper
cord hook. Check to be sure the power
cord Is still locked into the lock In the
upper cord hook.
3. Check to see if the cleaner has bag
Installed. See BAG CHANGING.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polar-
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WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in the ON
position. Personal injury or damage
could result.
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Damage to items In surrounding area
could occur.
PILE HEIGHT SELECTION AND SETTING
To select a pile height setting:
Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height set
ting by tilting the cleaner back until front
wheels are lifted slightly off the floor as
Illustrated,
Slide the adjustment lever to the correct
setting.
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
You may need to raise the height to make
some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs
and longer pile carpets. Suggested set
tings are:
HIGH; shag carpet, long pile, plush, scat
ter rugs,
MED; medium to iong pile.
LOW; short to medium pile,
EX LOW: very low pile.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the unit when chang
ing from the bare floor to the car
pet pile height setting. The agitator
begins to revolve rapidly when the
vacuum Is turned on and Is In the
carpet setting.
CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELECTOR
SOME MODELS
Bare floor setting: Rotate the
carpet/bare floor selector all the way back
and down toward the bottom of the nozzle
until it locks into place.
in this position the agitator does not
revolve. This setting should be used for
cleaning hardwood and tile floors and
when any attachments (tools) are
used.
Carpet setting: Slide the selector all the
way forward and up to the carpet
position.
In this position the agitator will turn.
When carpets are being cleaned the
selector should be in this position.
Note: For longer belt life, turn vacuum off
before moving selector, otherwise make
sure the selector is pushed fully and
quickly as possible to the desired posi
tion. Failure to do so can cause the belt
to rub on the selector shaft and may result
in the belt becoming hot and creating a
burning rubber smell.
Carpet/MaF0
Floor Sahcior
To Carpal
Position
To Bara Floor \
Position
RELEASING THE HANDLE
Release the handle by pressing down on
the handle release pedal with your foot
and pulling back and down on the handle
with your hand.
ON/OFF SWITCH
HANDLE MOUNTED
SOME MODELS
To start the vacuum
cleaner, slide the
On/Off switch from
the OFF position to
the ON position. To
stop the vacuum cleaner,
slide the On/Off switch to
the OFF position.
Crevice
Tool
Telescoping
Wand
Dusting
Brush
Upholstery
Tool
BODY MOUNTED
SOME MODELS
To start the vacuum cleaner, put the
On/Off switch on the top of the body in
the ON position. To stop the cleaner, put
the On/Off
switch in
the OFF
position.
ATTACHMENTS
When returning the bare floor selector to
the carpet setting, use caution as the
selector can move quickly to that setting
due to tension created by the belt
Remove the lower end of the stretch hose
from the cleaner by grasping the hose
collar, twisting and pulling straight out
NOTE: The motor protector may open
when using attachments or when cleaning
new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the
attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the bag quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
Identify each of the attachments shown
above.
TO USE ATTACHMENTS:
Flace the bare floor selector In the bare
floor setting by rotating the selector back
and down to the bare floor setting. See
CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELECTOR
section.
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Electrical Shock And Persona!
Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result In
electrical shock or pei^onal injury
from cleaner suddenly starting.
The attached
hose end swivels
to make cleaning
easier in every
direction.
Swivel
Align the tabs on the extension wand with
the "J" slots in the hose. Push the wand into
the hose and twist to the right to lock.
To achieve maximum reach|l|Mhe attach
ments, add the crevice toj^S^^nd of the
wand by inserting and twp
Hose
Suction
Control
Slide
Telescoping
Wand
Remove the
telescoping
wand from
its storage
position.
Remove the crevice tool from its storage
position In the wand. Turn the locking ring to
the UNLOCK position. Extend the wand to
Its full length. Turn the locking ring to the
LOCK position. Attach the extension wand
onto the open end of the hose.
Lower
Wand ^
^^_^Wand
flacking Ring
i Unlock
Wand
Locking Ring
Suction
^ Control
Slide
Upper
Wand
leloscaplitg
Vf vVlCo'^^’
Tool
The dusting brush and the upholstery too!
CAUTION
When using attachments, be careful
not to overextend the stretch hose
when reaching. Trying to reach
beyond the hose stretch capability
could cause the cleaner to tip over.
may be attached directly to the wand or
placed on the
crevice tool
for additional
reach.
TO OPERATE SUCTION CONTROL
SLIDE
TELESCOPING WAND
When using attachments for cleaning
draperies, small rugs with low pile and other
delicate items, twist the suction control slide
to the open position. This slide is located on
the telescoping wand, close to the hose.
This will reduce suction for ease of
cleaning,
NOTE - Return the suction control slide to
the closed position for norma! cleaning.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS:
Remove dusting brush or uphoistery tool
Snap into appropriate storage location.
Remove crevice tool from the wand by
twisting. Lay aside.
Remove the extension wand from the
hose. Twist the wand to the ieft and pull
from the hose end.
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Lock
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Wand
CAUTION
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner
around the room by the hose.
Property damage could result
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SOME MODELS
The stretch hose attached to the vacuum
cleaner has two "J” shaped slots in the
end where attachments fit.
Unlock the wand by turning the wand
locking ring to the UNLOCK position.
Slide the lower wand into the upper wand.
Turn the wand locking ring to the LOCK
position.
Place the crevice tool down into the com»
pressed wand. Snap Into the appropriate
storage location.
Be sure the unit is turned off. Reinsert the
hose fully into the opening on the lower
body from which it was removed. Press
firmly to assure connection.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under
neath the unit when Inserting the
hose. The agitator begins to
revolve rapidly when the vacuum is
turned on.
The extension hose has two tabs on the
end that can be pushed into the slots and
twisted to attach the two hoses together.
Attachments and the telescoping wand
can be attached to the other end of the
extension hose for additional reach.
If your model did not come with an
e)dension hose, you can purchase one at
any SEARS retail store with pari number
20-52571. In Canada 20-40975.
CAUTION
When using the regular hose or
with the extension hose attached,
the cleaner should be on a solid
surface on the same level or below
the level of the user's feet. DO NOT
use the hoses when the cleaner is
above the level of the user’s feet.
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ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH
CREVICE TOOL
FABRIC BRUSH
"Always dean attachments before using on fabrics.
CLEANING AREA
Between
Furniture*
X X X
X
X X X
Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Watts
X X
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VACUUMING TIPS
Carpet edges. For best cleaning
Guide either side or the front of the noz results, keep the Ij ^ ^
zle along a baseboard. The full length airflow passage
brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges.
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Stairs.
Put handle in full upright position. Use the check each of
crevice too! or fabric brush. the areas indi-
Gated for clogs.
Unplug the cleaner
from the outlet before
checking.
Occasionally, imi^y
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Use care If vacuum cleaner is
placed on stairs, if it faiis, person*
al injury or property damage could
result.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
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CAUTION
When using the regular hose or
with the extension hose attached,
the cleaner should be on a solid
surface, such as the fioor, on the
same ievei or below the level of the
user's feet. Do NOT use the hoses
when the cleaner is above the ievei
of the user’s feet.
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WARNING
Eiectricai Shock And Personai injury Hazard
Disconnect eiectricai supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result In
electrical shock or personal Injury
from cieaner suddenly starting.
MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
This vacuum has a motor protector by
pass valve which automatically opens to
provide cooling air to the motor when a
clog prevents the normal flow of air to the
motor. If the by-pass valve opens to
prevent motor overheating and possible
damage to the vacuum, you will notice a
change of sound as air
rushes through the valve^
opening, '
To correct problem:
See the TROUBLE
SHOOTING
chart
Motor
Protector
<Behlná
Hose)
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SOME MODELS
When the unit is running with normal air flow, the lines on the
performance indicator are white. Red lines appear in the
performance indicator whenever the airflow becomes
blocked. If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag,
motor safety filter and other possible clog locations
shown in CLOG REMOVAL.
NOTE: Red lines may appear when using attachments,
due to reduced air flow through the attachment
To correct problem: See the TROUBLESHOOTING chart
VACUUM CLEANER CARE
Always follow all safety precautions when
cleaning and servicing the vacuum
cleaner.
Electrical Shock And Personal
Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result In
electrical shock or personal injury
from cleaner suddenly starting.
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Gather the cord and wrap it loosely
around the upper and lower cord hooks.
Store the cleaner
in a dry, indoor
area, on the floor
with the handle
locked in the
upright
position.
CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
Unplug cord from wall outlet DO NOT drip
water on cleaner.
Clean ©derior using a clean, soft cloth that has
been dipped in a solution of miid liquid deter«
gent and water, then wmng dry. Wipe dry after
cleaning.
To reduce static electricity and dust build-up,
wipe outer siiriacB of cleaner and attadiments.
Wash attachments in warm soapy vi/ater, rinse
and air dry. Do not clean In dishwasher.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock And Personal injury Hazard
Wrapping the cord too tightly puts
stress on the cord and can cause
cord damage. A damaged cord is an
electrical shock hazartl and could
cause personal injury or damage.
DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IF THEY ARE WET.
CAUTION
Attachments used in dirty areas,
such as under a refrigerator,
should not be used on other
surfaces until they are washed.
They could leave marks.
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BAG CHANGING
TO REMOVE BAG:
WARNING
Always unpiug powar cord from
electrical outlet before performing
any service on vacuum.
Press the
release button
located on the
top of the bag
cover.
Grasp the dust
bag collar and
pull gently, care
fully removing the
dust bag.
Throw
away the
used dust
bag.
Do not
reuse.
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CAUTION
HsisssB
Button
Bag
Caver
Pull the bag
cover forward.
Remove and
lay aside.
Dirt Tube/
Bag Holder
Check the dust
tube and the
motor safety
Bacf
Cavity
filter.
If either is
blocked, check
Motar
Safety
Filter
the TROUBLE
SHOOTING
chart.
TO REPLACE BAG:
Fold the safety
seal tab on the
new dust bag
away from the
opening that
fits on the dust
tube,
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Bag #.
Unfold the new dust bag.
Be sure bottom of dust bag Is completely
within bag cavity prior to replacing the
bag cover.
Position
the bag
cover so
its posi
tioning tab
fits into
the body
positioning
tab slot.
Dust Bao
Caver
Body
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Positioning
Slot
Bag Cover
Positioning Tab
Safety
Seal Tab
Insert the dust bag
onto the dust tube
completely by
holding the bag
collar. Snap the
dust bag collar
into position.
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NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet
freshener, face powder, fine dust,
piaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag
and cause It to burst before It Is
full. Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
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Bag~j
Cover \
Close the bag
cover.
You wiii hear a
distinct snap
when cover Is
securely closed.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING
Check motor safety filter frequently and
change when dirty.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without
the motor safety filter. Be sure the
filter Is dry and properly Installed
to prevent motor failure and/or
electrical shock.
Always unplug power cord from
electrical outlet before performing
any service on vacuum.
REMOVE BAG:
Press the release Release
button located on Button
the top of the bag
cover.
Sag
Cover
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC
This white and grey filter must be
replaced when dirty. !t should be replaced
regularly depending on use conditions.
The filter cannot be washed as it will
lose its dust trapping ability.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
motor safety filter #.
Electrostatic Filter
(White Side Up)
If the motor safety filter located at the
base of the bag cavity is dirty, remove it
by pulling fonvard out from under the ribs.
Replace the filter, white side up, by slid
ing it back into place under the ribs in the
bag cavity.
Grasp the dust
bag collar and
pull gently, care
fully removing
the dust bag.
Pull the bag
cover forward.
Remove and lay
aside.
TO REPLACE BAG;
Dust Bag
Safety
Seal Tab
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CAUTION
fine materials, such as carpet
fresheners, face powder, fine dust,
piaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag
and cause it to burst before it Is
full. Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
Fold the
safety seal
tab on the
new bag
away from the
opening that
fits on the dirt
tube.
^ BAG. Very
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