LG LFX25950 User Manual
BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
User’s Guide
Please read this guide thoroughly
before operating and keep it handy for
reference at all times.
CONGELADOR
INFERIOR
REFRIGERADOR
Guía para el Uso y Cuidado
Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes
utilizar el frigorífico y guárdelas como referencia
para el futuro.
CONGÉLATEUR
INFÉRIEUR
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
Guide d’Utilisation et
d’Entretien
Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de mettre
en marche l'unité et conservez-le à portée de la
main pour le consulter à tout moment.
Models / Modelos / Modèles
LFX25950
**
P/No. MFL37933501
website http://us.lge.com
☎
1-800-243-0000
24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE
para el Servicio LG (Atención al Cliente) 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana
24 HEURES SUR 24, SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE LG 7 JOURS SUR 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
English Version 2
Spanish Version 40
French Version 78
Warranty (USA) 3
Warranty (CANADA) 4
Safety Instructions 5–10
Grounding Requirements 6
Parts And Features 11
Refrigerator Installation 12–19
Unpacking Your Refrigerator 12
Installation 12
Removing And Replacing
Your Refrigerator Handles
And Doors 13–18
Leveling And Door Alignment 19
Base Cover 19
Using Your Refrigerator 20–28
Setting The Controls 20
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 21
How To Use A New Door Ice Bucket 22
Adjusting Control Settings 23
Modular Door Bin 26
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Freezer Section
Ice Bin 26
Durabase 27
Durabase Divider 27
Pull Out Drawer 27
Filter 28
Care And Cleaning 29–30
General Cleaning Tips 29
Outside 29
Inside Walls 29
Door Liner And Gaskets 29
Plastic Parts 29
Light Bulb Replacement 29–30
Power Interruptions 30
When You Go On Vacation 30
When You Move 30
About The Automatic Icemaker 31
Connecting The Water Line 32–34
Troubleshooting Guide 35–38
Food Storage Guide 23
Storing Frozen Food 24
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Refrigerator Section
Water Dispenser 24
Refrigerator Shelves 25
Snack Pan 25
Crisper Humidity Control 25
Removing Crisper 26
Dairy Bin 26
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LG ELECTRONICS, INC.
LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA
Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or
workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date
("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser
of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.
WARRANTY PERIOD
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
SEALED SYSTEM (Compressor, Condenser, and
Evaporator)
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: Seven years from the Date of Purchase.
Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted
for the remaining portion of the original unit’s warranty
period.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED
In-Home Service (Except Model GR051)
Please retain dealer’s dated bill of sale or delivery
ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for proof of
warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to the
service person at the time warranty service is
provided.
Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the
appropriate option to locate your nearest LG
Authorized Service Center. (Phones are answered
24 hours a day, 365 days per year.)
Or visit our website at http://www.lgservice.com
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER
BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to
state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO
• Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or
correction of unauthorized repairs.
• Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the
requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized
modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.
• Repairs when your LG refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.
CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS
To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Information, or
Dealer or Authorized Service Center location
TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL
LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC
Call
1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per
year) and select the appropriate option from the menu.
Or visit our website at http://www.lgservice.com
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LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)
LG REFRIGERATOR
LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original
purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as
long as it is in any Canadian Province.
WARRANTYPERIOD
MODEL# : LFX25950** LABOR : 2 Years PARTS :2 Y ears
SEALED SYSTEM : Labor/ 2 Years, Parts/ 5 Years (Compressor, condenser, and evaporator)
HOW SER
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OFANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OFTHE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE, LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OFTHE USE OF, OR
INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYAPPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT.
VICE IS HANDLED : Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the appropriate
prompt. Please have product type (refrigerator) and ZIP Code ready.
See our website at http://www.lg.ca
This warranty provides in-home service.
Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
THE ABOVE W ARRANTY DOES NOTAPPL YTO
1. Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, plumbing,
or correction of unauthorized repairs.
2. Damage to the product caused by accident, vermin, fire, flood, alteration, misues, abuse, improper installation, or acts
of God.
3. Commercial use or use for other than the intended purpose.
Therefore, these costs are the responsibility of the consumer.
CUSTOMER ASSIST ANCE NUMBERS
To Prove Warranty Coverage
To Obtain Product, Customer, or
Service Assistance by phone
or by Internet
To Obtain Nearest Authorized
Service Center, Parts Distributor,
or Sales Dealer by phone
Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase.
A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time
warranty service is provided.
Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the
appropriate prompt.
http://www.lg.ca
Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the
appropriate prompt. Please have your product type
(refrigerator) and ZIP Code ready.
or by Internet
http://www.lg.ca
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you
of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard
signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words mean
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.
DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous…even if they will sit for just a few days. If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow
the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.
CFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC
refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.
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GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT
Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be
properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the
circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
NOTE Before performing any type of installation, cleaning,
or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat,
Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the
model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from
the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect
the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the
control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer
Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
UL-listed (USA), 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet,
and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator.
WARNING
• Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a
cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end.
• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped
to the front of the refrigerator.
• Don’t touch the lamp. If it is on for a long time, it can
become very hot.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in
Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says
…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below
40°F (4°C).
…Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any offodor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be
eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor
or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it.
The food may be dangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared
foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than
that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as
possible to save as much of their quality as you can.
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Grounding
Condcutor
Copper
flat
More than
75cm
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
1. When connecting the power
The dedicated outlet should be used.
• Using several devices at one
outlet may cause fire.
• If the breaker trips (or fuse
blows), food may be
damaged if the power was off
for a long time and the
dispenser may leak.
Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the
heavy object to be damaged.
It may damage the power cord
to cause fire or electric shock.
Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling or
replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator.
• It may cause electric shock or
injury.
• When replacing the interior
lamp of the refrigerator, make
sure the rubber ring inside the
socket is not removed to
prevent shock.
Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be
squeezed at the back of the refrigerator.
Water may flow into the plug
and damage it, which could
cause fire or electric shock or
fire.
Do not extend or modify the length of the power plug.
It causes electric shock or fire
by the electric damage of the
power cord or others.
Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug with
wet hands.
• It may cause electric shock
or injury.
Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert
it with the ends of the pins securely connected.
Dust, water, or a loose
connection may fire or electric
shock.
When the power cord or the power plug is damaged
or the holes of the outlet are loosed, do not use them.
It may cause electric shock or
short circuit to make fire.
Make sure of grounding.
The incorrect grounding may
cause breakdown and electric
shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
2. When using the refrigerator
Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object
(container with liquid) on the refrigerator.
It may be dropped to cause
injury, fire, or electric shock
when opening or closing the
door.
Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door or
the home bar of the freezer or the refrigerator.
The refrigerator could fall over
or tip and crush your hands.
Especially, do not allow the
children to do the above.
Do not place a lit candle within the refrigerator to
deodorize.
It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the
place which water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of
electric parts may cause
electric leakage.
Do not use or store inflammable materials, such as
ether, benzene, alcohol, medicine, LP gas, spray, or
cosmetics near or in the refrigerator.
It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not insert your hands into the ice bucket or the ice
dispenser.
Operating the ice maker may
cause injury.
Do not store medication in the refrigerator.
This refrigerator is a consumerlevel food storge device, not a
precision temperature controlled
medical device.
Avoid the heating devices.
It may cause fire.
Use the submerged refrigerator after checking it.
It may cause electric shock or
fire.
Do not use a combustible spray near the refrigerator.
It may cause fire.
Do not place a flower vase, cup, cosmetics, medicine,
or any container with water on the refrigerator.
It may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury by dropping
down.
If you smell gas, do not touch the refrigerator or the
outlet and ventilate the room immediately.
• A spark could cause fire, explosion, or flame.
• This refrierator uses natural gas (Isobutan, or R-600a)
as an environmentally friendly refrigerant,so even a
small amount (80~90g) is
combustible. When the gas
is leaked by the severe
damage during delivering,
installing, or using the
refrigerator, any spark may
cause fire or flame.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Recycle!
2. When using the refrigerator
Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of the
refrigerator and do not clean it with benzene or
thinner.
Deterioration of insulation of
electric parts may cause electric
shock or fire.
Do not allow any person except an authorized servicer
to disassemble, repair, or alter the refrigerator.
It may cause injury, electric
shock, or fire.
When disposing the refrigerator, remove the gaskets
and take off the doors.
It may cause to lock out the
child.
When any strange smell or smoke is detected from
the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug
immediately and contact to the service center. Service
center
It may cause fire.
Do not use the refrigerator for non-domestic purpose
(storing medicine or testing on a boat, plane, or
recreational vehicle, etc.).
It may cause an unexpected
risk such as fire, electric
shock, deterioration of stored
material, or chemical reaction.
Install the refrigerator on the solid and level floor.
Installing the refrigerator on
an unstable floor might cause
it to tip when being opened.
Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the exit
of cool air, the cover, the bottom of the refrigerator,
the heatproof grill (exhaust hole) at the backside.
It may cause electric shock or
injury.
When you want to dispose the refrigerator, contact
local recyling or solid waste authority.
When you want to dispose a
large item like a refrigerator,
you must first have the
refrigerant removed and
recovered. Then contact your
local recycling or solid waste
authority.
CAUTION
Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture. Always be careful, please.
Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with
wet hands.
It may cause frostbite.
Do not put ice in thin crystal cups or ceramic ware.
It may break the cup or ceramic
ware to cause injury.
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Drinkable
water
CAUTION
Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the
plug.
It may cause the operation of
the freezer to fail.
Hold the end of the plug to pull it out, not the cord.
It may cause electric shock or
short circuit.
Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the
refrigerator.
The iron plate of the bottom
may cause injury.
Supply the automatic ice maker with drinkable water
only (only for the model with the dispenser).
Otherwise, it may cause a
health risk.
Do not put glass containers in the freezer.
It may freeze the contents to
break the bottle to cause
injury.
Do not install the refrigerator in a wet place or a place
which water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of
electric parts may cause
electric leakage.
Because opening or closing the door of the
refrigerator may cause injury to the person around it,
be careful, please.
Opening or closing the door
may cause feet or hands to be
caught in the gap between the
doors or the child to be get hurt
by the corner.
Do not put any living animal in the refrigerator.
It is not good for your pets. They
may suffocate if you forget
totake them out.
Carry the refrigerator with the handle bar at the
bottom of the front and the top of the rear.
Otherwise, your hands may
slip, causing injury and
property damage.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
A
B
F
M
L
E
K
H
G
J
I
N
C
D
C
Ice Bucket
Ice Room Door
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience.
NOTE This manual purports to cover only one model. There should be no question about what this model includes. We
should edit the manual accordingly.
Refrigerator Light (p. 29)
A
Filter (Inside)
B
C
Modular Door Bins (p. 26)
D
Refrigerator Shelves (p. 25)
E
Optibin Crisper
(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh
and crisper)
Ice Room
F
(Ice Maker and Ice Bucket)
G
Pull out Drawer
H
Turbo Motor
(p. 28)
(p. 27)
Durabase (p. 27)
I
J
Divider
K
Ice Bin (p. 26)
L
Water Tank Cover
M
Snack Pan (p. 25)
N
Dairy Bin (p. 26)
(p. 27)
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, or the
TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be
easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the Important Safety Instructions
section.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.
Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.
WARNING
1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required,
adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness
of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the
rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned
easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling
legs clockwise ( ) to raise the unit,
counterclockwise ( ) to lower it.
2. Install this appliance in an area where the temperature
is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C.) If the
temperature around the appliance is too low or high,
cooling ability may be adversely affected.
3. Allow the clearance of at least 2 inches from the ceiling
and 1 inches from the side walls for better cooling
efficiency, ease of installation, proper air circulation, and
electrical connections.
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CAUTION
direct sunlight, or moisture.
Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
NEXT
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust
accumulated during shipping.
2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,
shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed
together to prevent possible damage during shipment.
3. Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before
putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the
freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your
refrigerator is now ready for use.
When Moving Your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the
refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out
when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator
when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
w WARNING
• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille,
stopper, etc. You may be injured.
• Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into air vents,
base grille, or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured
or receive an electrical shock.
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