Kenmore 790. 4789 User Manual

ELECTRIC BUILT-IN OVEN
Use & Care Guide
HORNO DE PARED
Manual del Usuario
Models, Modelos 790. 4788
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Table of Contents

Wall Oven Warranty.............................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Product Record....................................................................4
Serial Plate Location............................................................4
Protection Agreements................................................... 5
Wall Oven Features..............................................................6
Oven Vent and Racks
Air Circulation in the Oven..................................................7
Control Pad Features...........................................................8
Minimum and Maximum Control Pad Settings Setting the Clock
Consumer Defined Control Features.......
Setting the Oven Controls...........................................13-21
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Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to orfailure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy underthis limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Self-Cleaning............................................................... 22-25
Adjusting the Oven Temperature.....................................25
General Care & Cleaning...................................................26
Cleaning Various Parts ofYour Oven Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel To Remove and Replace Oven Door
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Special Door Care Instructions Changing the oven light Cooking Table
Before You Call.............................................................29-30
Notes............................................................................
Sears Service
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
Printed in United States
Important Safety instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
rnWalliWiri This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
Proper installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70 (USA) or CSA C22.1, PART 1 (Canada)-latest edition and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this appliance.
A CAUTION Electronic controllers can be damaged
by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.
• In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect
the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only
by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance. Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.
• Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if
it is to be stored or discarded.
A WARNING
on the door of this appliance can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the appliance. Do
not allow children to climb or play around the appliance.
Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling down
A WARNING
All wall ovens can tip. Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip bracket packed with wall
oven.
• See Installation Instructions. To reduce the risk of tipping, the wall oven must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the wall oven. Refer to the installation Instructions for properanti-tip bracket installation.
Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units. This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, piasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or nearthe appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.
A WARNING
A CAUTION
children in the cabinets above an appliance. Children
climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH BAKEAND BROILING ELEMENTS OR AREAS NEAR THESE ELEMENTS. Baking and
broiling elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near elements may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool.
• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces.
A WARNING
or heating the room.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire it allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Pothoiders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let the potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.
IMPORT ANT—Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If power fails, always turn off the
appliance. If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes, it will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
Do not use the oven for storage.
Do not store items of interest to
I Never use your appliance for warming
Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

• Use Care When Opening an Oven Door—Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot airor steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The wall oven is vented through the center trim of the oven. Touching the surfaces in this area when the wall oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat­sensitive items near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.
• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use pot holders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth.
Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.
• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
• Cleaners/Aerosois—Always followthe manufactúrelas recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or injury.

SELF CLEANING OVEN MODELS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the appliance listed in this Owner's Guide. Before using the
self-cleaning cycle of the appliance, remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the appliance.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in oraround any part of the appliance
A CAUTION
sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any wall oven. Move birds to another well ventilated room.
The health of some birds is extremely

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Waterand Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other productive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Product Record
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate.
Model No. 790.____________________________________ Serial No. Date of purchase Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

Please carefully read and save these instructions

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
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Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate. The serial plate is located along the interior side trim and visible when the oven door is opened.
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Serial Plate Location
PROTECTION AGREEIVIENTS

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and pro tect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what’s included in the Agreement:
Й" Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and
labor on all covered repairs “No-lemon” guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product
failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can’t
be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements
Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral®for service. With over 2400 Service Technicians and more than a million parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.
Your Kenmore®product is designed, manufactured and tested to provide years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program, affordably priced.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement:
■ Is your way to buy tomorrow’s service at today’s price
■ Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and tear
■ Provides phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair
• Even if you don’t need repairs, provides an annual Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to ensure that your product is in proper running condition.
Some limitations apply. For more information about Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call 1-800-361-6665
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service
appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®
REV. 030509
Your Electric Wall Oven Features At a Glance
Wall Oven Features
Note: The features of your wall oven will vary according to model.
Self-Clean Convection Oven
Electronic Oven Controls with Clock and Kitchen Timer
Oven Vent
Searing Grill
Pan Insert
Large 1 Piece Door Handle
Glass Front Oven Door with Large Window Opening
Adjustable Oven Rack

Oven Veni and Racks

Oven Vent

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented through its upper front frame. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

Arranging Oven Racks

AL WA YS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERA TING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace an oven rack, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
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A CAUTION

and seif-cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature. The blower may keep running even if the oven has been turned off, until the components have cooled down.
I Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking

Air Circulation in the Oven

If using 1 rack, place in center of oven, cookware as shown.
For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hotair must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
If using multiple racks, stagger
1 Oven Rack
Multiple Oven Racks

Control Pad Features

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described beiow. Detailed instructions for each feature
and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide.
DELAY START PAD
Used to set the desired start time for baking or cleaning. May be used with COOK TIME to program a delayed timed bake cycle.
OVEN COOK TIME PAD— Used to enter the
length of the baking time.
WARM & HOLD PAD
Used to set the Warm & Hold feature.
SLOW COOK
Used for a slow cooking cycle.
MEAT PROBE PAD Used to set the probe feature.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
Used to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking.
Also, TIMER SET/OFF Pad is
used to set the Continuous Bake Feature.
FLEX CLEAN PAD—
Used to select the Self-Cleaning cycle and consumer defined
control features.
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PREHEAT— Used to preheat the oven.
ADD 1 MINUTE PAD
Used to add 1 minute to the Timer Countdown. This feature works with the
Kitchen Timer only and does not affect any cook time or start time functions.
START
Used to start all oven features (not used with Oven Light).
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CONVECTION BAKE— Used to
select the Convection Bake feature.
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BAKE PAD
Used to select the bake function.
CONVECTION ROAST— Used
to select the convection roasting mode.
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BROIL PAD— Used
to select the variable broil function.
CLOCK SET PAD— Used
to set the time of day.
CONVECTION CONVERT
Used to select the Convection Convert feature.
STOP CLEAR PAD
Used to clear any function previously entered except the time of day and minute timer. Press STOP CLEAR to stop cooking. Also the STOP CLEAR pad is used to activate oven lockout setting.
OVEN INTERIOR LIGHT PAD— Used to turn oven
interior light ON and OFF.
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NUMBER PADS
— Used to enter temperature and times.
Minimum and Maximum Control Pad Settings

FEATURE

CONVECTION ROAST
PREHEAT TEMP.
BAKE TEMP.
BROIL TEMP.
KITCHEN TIMER
CLOCKTIME
OVEN COOK TIME
CLEAN TIME
CONVECTION BAKE
CONVECTION ROAST
MEAT PROBE TARGET TEMP.
All of the features listed beiow have minimum and maximum time or temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An ENTRY acceptance beep will sound each time a control pad is touched (the Oven Lockout pad is delayed 3 seconds). An ENTRY ERROR tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above the maximum settings for the feature.
12 Hr. 24 Hr. 12 Hr. 24 Hr. 12 Hr. 24 Hr.

MINIMUM TEMP. /TIME

170°F/77°C 170“F/77“C 170°F/77“C
400°F/205“C
0:01 Min. 0:01 Min.
1:00 Hr./Min.
0:00Hr./Min.
0:01 Min. 0:01 Min.
2 hours 170°F/77“C 170“F/77“C 140“F/60“C

MAXIMUM TEMP. /TIME

550°F/288°C 550°F/288“C 550°F/288“C
550“F/288“C 11:59 Hr./Min. 11:59 Hr./Min. 12:59 Hr./Min.
23:59 Hr./Min.
11:59 Hr./Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.
4 hours 550°F/288“C 550°F/288°C
210°F/99°C
Setting the Clock
Setting the Clock
The pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the
range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will flash with "PF" (power failure, See Figure 1).
When PF appears in the display, press PF will disappear.

To set the clock (example below for 1:30)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press (^)- "CLO" will appear in the display (Figure 2).
2. Press ® CD® pads to set the time of day to 1:30

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(Figure 3). "CLO" will stay in the display. Press "CLO" will disappear and the clock will start (Figure 4).

Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day display

1. Press and hold for? seconds. AfterTseconds, "12h" (Figure
5) or "24h" (Figure 6) will appear in the display and the control will beep once.
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for 7 seconds
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2. Press to switch between the 12 and 24 hour time of day
display. The display will show either "12h" (Figure 5) or "24h" (Figure 6).
3. Press . START, to accept the change or press to reject the change.
4. Reset the correct time as described in To set the Clock above. Please note that if the 24 hour time of day mode was chosen, the clock will now display time from 0:00 through 23:59 hours.
START / or (stop
Figure 6
Setting the Clock
Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving
The TIMER and FLEX CLEAN pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for
more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking.

To set the co nt ro I 91* nupuf Bake or 12 Hour Energy Savin ^features

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press and hold for 7 seconds (Figurel). After 7 seconds T2h" or
-h" will appear in the display and the control will beep once.
2. Press to switch between the 12 Hour Energy Saving and continuous bake features. Note: "12h" (Figure 2) in the display indicates
the control is set for the 12 Hour Energy Saving mode and -h" indicates the control is set for the Continuous Bake feature (Figure 3).

DISPLAY

3. Press CSTART) to accept the change (Figure 4; display will return to time
of day) or press (^) to reject the change.
START
or [STOP

Setting Kitchen Timer

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The TIMER niifjfff) pad controls the Kitchen Timer feature. The Kitchen Timer serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. It does not start or stop cooking. The Kitchen Timer feature can be used during any of
the other oven control functions. Refer to “Minimum and Maximum Control Pad Settings” for time amount settings.
Figure 4

PRESSINSTRUCTIONS

DISPLAY

To set the Kitchen Timer (example for 5 minutes)

1. Press will appear and "TIMER" will flash in the display
(Figure 5).
2. Press the number pads to set the desired time in the display (example
Figure 5
buy
Figure 6
CD) Press START . The time will begin to count down with "5:00"
and "TIMER" will stay in the display (Figure 6). Note: If is not
pressed the timer will return to the time of day after 25 seconds.
3. When the set time has run out, "End" and "TIMER" will show in the display (Figure 7). The clock will sound with 3 beeps every 5 seconds
until is pressed.
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To cancel the Kitchen Timer before the set time has run out

Press The display will return to the time of day.
Figure 7

To Set Add 1 Minute Feature

The ADD 1 MINUTE pad is used to set the Add 1 Minute feature. When the pad is pressed, 1 minute is
added to the Minute Timer feature if this feature is already active. If the Minute Timer feature is not active and the (f^ ^ pad is pressed, the Minute Timer feature will become active and will begin counting down from 1 minute. For further
information on how to set the Minute Timer feature see To Set the Minute Timer instructions above.
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Consumer Defined Control

Note: The Consumer Defined Control features are adjustments to the control that will not affect cooking results. These include the Oven Lockout, Temperature Display and Silent Control Operation features

Setting Oven Lockout Feature

The pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the oven from being turned on. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven lights.

INSTRUCTIONS

PRESS

DISPLAY

To activate the Oven Lockout feature

1. Press and hold for 3 seconds.
2. After 3 seconds "Loc" will appear, a beep will sound and "DOOR
LOCKED" will flash in the display. Once the oven door is locked the "DOOR LOCKED" indicator will stop flashing and remain on along with the "Loc" (Figure 1).
(^^for 3
seconds
Figure 1

To reactivate normal oven operation:

1. Press and hold (s^ for3 seconds. A beep will sound. The "DOOR LOCKED'wiil flash in the display until the oven doorhas completely
unlocked (Figure2).
2. The wall oven is again fully operational.
stop) for 3 seconds
Figure 2

Setting Silent Control Operation »

The DELAY TIME and FLEX CLEAN pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary. If desired the control
can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps.

INSTRUCTIONS

PRESS

DISPLAY

To change control from normal sound operation to silent control operation

1. To tell if your range is set for normal or silent operation press and hold (stari'
(Figure 3). AfterTseconds "SP" (Speaker) will appearin thedisplay (Figure4).
2. Press to switch between normal sound operation and silent operation mode. The display will show either "SP" (Figure 4) or
(Figure 5).
If "SP" appears (Figure 4), the control will operate with normal sounds and beeps. Ifappears (Figure 5), the control is in the silent operation mode.
3. Press . START to accept the change or press to reject the change.
Note: The control will always beep at the end of a kitchen timerand will beep when a set temperature has been reached, even if the control is set to silent operation.
will appearand "DELAY" will flash in the display
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START ) or {stop
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