REFRIGERATOR
INSTRUCTION BOOK
ER 1642 T
1348123
A/E/5-1. (02.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to installation
Do not remove items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no
circumstances should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact your
retailer.
Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
compartment they can burst when the contents
freeze.
Installation
Manufacturers' recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from your local Service Force Centre.
When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Servicing
This product should be serviced by an authorised
engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should
be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance
for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the
refrigerant to settle.
At the end of the Appliance Life
Child Safety
When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!
The Appliance and the Environment
During Use
This appliance does not contain gases which could
damage the ozone layer.
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak
at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with
flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire
extinguisher refill cartridges etc.
The packaging used on this appliance marked with
the
symbol is recyclable.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment.
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure it is passed on to any
new owner.
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
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CONTENTS
Instructions for the User
Guide to use the instruction book
Important Safety Instructions
Instructions for the Installer
2
3
Technical Specifications
12
Installing the Appliance
Transportation, Unpacking
Cleaning
Location
Ventilation Requirements
Levelling
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
Instructions for the User
General Information
Description of the Appliance
5
5
5
Door Reversal
Using the Appliance
6
Before Use
To Start the Appliance
Thermostat Control
Hints for storage
Storage time and temperature of foods
6
6
6
7
7
Electrical Connection
Storage Chart (1)
Storage Chart (2)
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16
17
How to use the two-star frozen food compartment 7
How to make ice cubes
Storage Shelves
7
8
Hints and Tips
Food Storage
Energy Saving Advice
8
8
8
Maintenance and Cleaning
Internal cleaning
External cleaning
Defrosting
Changing the Light Bulb
When the appliance is not in use
8
8
8
9
9
9
Something Not Working
Service and Spare Parts
Customer Care Department
Guarantee Conditions
10
10
11
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 16-32 °C.
General information
This appliance is designed for the refrigeration of food
in a domestic home. It has a two-star frozen food
compartment for ice making and frozen food storage.
Description of the appliance
1. Frozen food compartment
2. Drip tray
10. Interior light/Thermostat control
11. Door shelf
3. Wire shelf
12. Gasket
4. Glass shelf
13. Bottle shelf
14. Egg tray
5. Salad drawer
6. Rating Plate
7. Adjustable feet
8. Ice tray
15. Air circulation
16. Air vent
17. Condenser
9. Butter compartment
18. Compressor
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Using the Appliance
Before Use
Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0,5 litre
of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell
may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
FTo Start the Appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after
installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply.
3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.
A setting of 3 - 4 is usually suitable for normal
operation (see thermostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for
the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator
regulates the temperature of the larder compartment.
Thermostat control is marked from 1-5 the higher the
number, the colder the setting.
Position 0 - Off
Position 1 - minimum coldness
Position 5 - maximum coldness
Model
If the ambient
temperature is
greater than
Position of
drip tray
ER 1642 T
+25 °C
Open (pos. 1)
The temperature inside the refrigerator and the 2-star
compartment can be regulated further by adjusting
the tray located under the 2-star compartment.
To obtain a lower temperature in the 2-star
compartment when frozen food is stored inside and
when the ambient temperature is 25 °C or lower push
the tray in Position 2. When frozen food is not stored
in the 2-star compartment and when the ambient
temperature is higher than 25 °C pull the tray out to
Position 1.
If frozen food is stored in the 2-star compartment and
the ambient temperature is above 25 °C, pull the tray
out to position 1 and turn the thermostat control to a
colder setting (higher number). When the ambient
temperature falls below 25 °C turn the thermostat
control back to a medium setting and push the tray
into position 2.
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Hints for storage
Below is the recommended storage positions for
various food types:
1. Frozen food storage & ice making
2. Ready-cooked foods
3. Foods in dishes
4. Opened cans
5. Milk, dairy products
6. Fresh meat, cold cuts, sausages, etc.
7. Fruits, vegetables, salads
8. Cheese, butter
9. Eggs
10. Yoghurt, Cream
11. Small bottles, soft drinks
12. Large bottles, drinks
Storage time and temperature of
foods
The enclosed charts at the end of this instruction book
give information about storage time in the frozen and
the fresh food compartment.
The storage times quoted are intended as a guide
only.
How to use the two-star frozen
food compartment
The frozen food compartment is separated from the
fresh food compartment by the drip tray.
Depending on the position of the thermostatic control
knob and the temperature in the compartment
(-12 °C or lower), frozen food can be stored here.
Small quantities of fresh food can be frozen in the two-
star compartment but storing them for a long period of
time is not recommended.
Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with
foods that are already frozen.
How to make ice cubes
Fill the supplied ice cube tray ¾ full with water and
place in the freezer compartment. Turning up the
thermostat control will speed up the freezing process,
but remember to turn the thermostat control back to
its original position.
To release the ice cubes, once frozen, twist the tray
along its length.
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Do not store food uncovered.
Storage Shelves
Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
The shelves in the refrigerator compartment are
adjustable to allow storage of large items.
The shelves can be re-arranged by opening the door
to 90°.
Energy Saving Advice
The door shelves are also adjustable.
Do not install the cabinet close to sources of
heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.
To allow the air to circulate within the fridge
compartment do not cover the wire shelves
with paper or trays.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and make sure that the air openings of the
cabinet are not obstructed.
Hints & Tips
Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge.
Food Storage
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods, or opening the door too frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
To obtain the best results from your appliance
neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate,
should be placed in the larder compartment.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.
Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
It is advisable to periodically clean the
refrigeration system at the back of the appliance
with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
Maintenance & Cleaning
Before any maintenance of cleaning work is
carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from
the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black
grille) and the compressor at the back of the
appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an
accumulation of dust will affect the performance of
the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products containing
bleach or alcohol.
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean
to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
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Defrosting
While in operation the **-star compartment becomes
progressively covered with frost.
This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus prevents
the cold from reaching the food should be removed
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4”.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
1. Push the conveyor completely in.
2. Place a tray on the upper shelf of the refrigerator
under the drain hole of the conveyor.
3. Remove any food from inside the **-star
compartment, wrap it in several sheets of
newspaper and store in a cool dry place.
4. Turn the thermostat knob on position << 0 >>. To
accelerate defrosting, place a bow of hot water
inside the compartment (with a piece of cardboard
underneath the bowl as protection).
5. When defrosting is completed, dry thoroughly and
remove the water collected in the tray.
Turn the thermostat knob on a medium position to
restart the appliance.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour replace the previously removed food into the
** -star compartment.
When defrosting it is not necessary to remove the
foods from the inner door and the refrigerator
compartment.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during
defrosting may shorten their storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from
the evaporator as youcould damage it beyond
repair.
Changing the Light Bulb
Should the light fail to work you can change it as
below:
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
Remove the lamp cover retaining screws, then take
the lamp cover off in the direction of the arrow and the
bulb can be changed. (Type of the bulb: 230 V, 15 W,
E 14 thread)
After changing the bulb replace the lamp cover, and
retaining screws and reconnect the appliance to the
electricity supply.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all of the
food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent unpleasant smells.
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Something Not Working
If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local
Electrolux Service Force Centre.
Problem
Possible Cause
No power at the socket.
Solution
No power to the
appliance
Check there is power at the socket.
There is a power cut.
Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
The fuse has blown.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Check the thermostat.
Thermostat control is set at „0“.
The appliance is located in an unsuitable position.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high
Check the ambient temperature is within the
appliances operating limits of 16 °C to 32 °C.
The thermostat control is set too low.
The thermostat control is set too high.
Check that the thermostat control knob is turned to
the correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low
Set the thermostat control knob to a lower
position.
Excessive frost and ice
has built up
The door has been left open.
Something is obstructing the door.
The door gasket is dirty.
Check the door has not been left open.
Check nothing is preventing the door from closing.
Check the door gasket is intact and clean.
The appliance is noisy.
The appliance is not level.
Check if the appliance stands stable (all four feet
should be on the floor).
If after the above checks your appliance still does not
operate correctly, contact your local Electrolux
Service Force Centre.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made, as the
engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a
mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof
of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.
Service and Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if
you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your
local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning:
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading
„Something Not Working?“.
0870 5 929929
Your call will be routed the Service Force Centre
covering your post code area.
When you contact the Service Centre you will need
to give the following details:
1. Your name, address and post code
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault
4. The model and serial number of the appliance
(found on the rating plate)
For the address of your local Service Force Centre
and further information about Service Force, please
For service in the Republic of Ireland contact
5. The purchase date
Electrolux
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Telephone: 01 4090752.
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Customer Care Department
For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information on Electrolux products,
you are invited to contact our Coustomer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:
Customer Care Department
Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: 08705 950950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
Guarantee Conditions
We Electrolux undertake that if within 12 months of the
date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any
part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of
faulty workmanship or materials, the company will, at
our option repair or replace the same FREE OF
CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition
that:
Products of Electrolux manufacture which are
not marketed by Electrolux.
The guarantee is in addition to your statutory and
legal rights.
Electrolux EUROPEAN GUARANTEE
If you should move to another country within
Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your
new home subject to the following qualifications:
The appliance has been correctly installed and
used only on the electrical supply stated on the
rating plate.
The guarantee starts from the date you first
purchased your product.
The appliance has been used for normal domestic
purposes only, and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
The guarantee is for the same period and to the
same extent for labour and parts as exists in the
new country of use for this brand or range of
products.
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,
repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any
person not authorised by us.
This guarantee relates to you and cannot be
transferred to another user.
All service work under this guarantee must be
undertaken by a Electrolux Service Force Centre
Your new home is within the European
Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall
become the Company's property.
The product is installed and used in accordance
with our instructions and is only used
domestically, i.e. a normal household.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside
these hours in which case a premium will be charged.
The product is installed taking into account
regulations in your new country.
EXCLUSIONS
Before you move please contact your nearest
Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give them
details of your new home. They will then ensure that
the local Service Organisation is aware of your
move and able to look after you and your
appliances.
This Guarantee does not cover:
Damage or calls resulting from transportation,
improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light
bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance
improperly installed or calls to appliances outside
the United Kingdom.
France
Germany Nurenberg
Italy Pordenone
Sweden Stockholm
UK Slough
Senlis
+33 (0) 3 44 62 20 13
+49 (0) 800 234 7378
+39 (0) 800 117511
+46 (0) 20 78 77 50
+44 (0) 1753 219898
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial
environment, plus those which are the subject of
rental agreements.
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Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications
Model
ER 1642 T
Gross capacity (l)
Frozen food comp.: 20
Fresh food com.: 137
Net capacity (l)
Frozen food comp.: 20
Fresh food com.: 118
Width (mm)
550
850
600
0.63
230
B
Height (mm)
Depth (mm)
Energy consumption (kWh/day)
(kWh/year)
Energy class, according to EU Standards
Star rating of frozen food compartment
Rated power (W)
**
100
35
Weight (kg)
Location
Installing the appliance
The appliance should be positioned in a well
ventilated, dry room.
Transportation, unpacking
The appliance and the interior fitting are protected for
transport.
Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature.
The appliance should therefore:
Remove all packaging and any adhesive tape.
not be installed next to radiators, cookers or
other sources of heat
Any remnants of adhesive can be removed using
white spirit.
only be installed at a location where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
classification, for which the appliance is
designed.
After transportation the appliance must not be
switched on for 2 hours. This is to allow the
refrigerant to settle.
The climate classification can be found on the
serial plate.
Cleaning
Clean the accessories and the inside of the appliance
with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to
0.5 litres of water). Rinse and try thoroughly.
The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate
classification:
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly
perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or
cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.
Climate Classification Ambient Temperature
SN
N
ST
+10 to +32 °C
+16 to +32 °C
+18 to +38 °C
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Ventilation Requirements
The appliance must have adequate ventilation to
ensure correct operation.
Diagram shows the ventilation requirements when
installed:
A:* Under a worktop, or cupboard.
* The clearance space of 10 cm above the
appliance may be reduced to 5 cm providing a
clearance space 2,5 cm is left on either side of
the appliance.
B: When freestanding
Levelling
The appliance must be level. Level the appliance by
adjusting the two adjustable feet (1) at the front of the
appliance.
If required the washer (2) can be removed.
Door Reversal
If required the opening direction of the door can be
changed as follows:
To reverse the bottom hinge assembly proceed as
follows:
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity
supply.
Tilt the appliance backwards, resting the top edge
of the appliance on a stool or something similar.
Unscrew the adjustable feet situated on both sides
at the front (2 pieces). Remove the lower door
hinge plate by unscrewing the 3 retaining screws.
Remove the hinge pin from the bottom of the door.
Slot the hinge pin into the hole in the hinge plate
and relocate the hinge assembly to the opposite
location and refit using the retaining screws.
Put the cabinet in the upright position.
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To reverse the top hinge assembly proceed as follows:
Remove the 2 worktop retaining screws from the
back of the appliance.
Slide the worktop towards the rear and lift clear of
the appliance.
Remove the 2 upper hinge plate retaining screws.
Remove the hinge plate from the top of the door.
Unscrew the hinge pin from the hinge plate and re-
insert on the opposite side of the pate.
Rotate the hinge assembly 180° and insert the
hinge assembly into the opposite location.
Refit the 2 hinge plate retaining screws.
Relocate the worktop and refit the worktop
retaining screws.
To reverse the handle proceed as follows:
Remove screw covers (if fitted) and handle retaining
screws. Remove blanking plugs on the opposite
side.
Relocate the handle to the opposite side and refit
retaining screws (covers if fitted), and replace the
blanking plugs.
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Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
This appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.
Electrical Requirements
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance
rating plate.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In
the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse
must be used. Should the plug need to be replaced
for any reason. The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow:
Blue:
Earth
Neutral
Live
Brown:
The wire coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter „E“ or
by the earth symbol
or coloured green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal „N“ or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked „L“ or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be
secure over the outer sheath.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
73/23 EEC of 19.02.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications,
89/336 EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility
modifications.
Directive)
and
subsequent
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Storage time chart (1)
Time and method of storage of fresh foods in the refrigerator
Foods
Storage time in days Method of packaging
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
2
X
X
X
3
x
X
X
4
x
x
x
5
x
x
x
6
7
Raw meat
cling film, airtight
dish covered
dish covered
Cooked meat
x
Roasted meat
Raw minced meat
Cooked minced meat
Cold cuts
dish covered
dish covered
cling film, cellophane, grease-
proof paper
X
X
x
x
x
x
Fresh fish
Cooked fish
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
x
x
x
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
X
X
X
x
cling film, airtight
dish covered
dish covered
cling film, airtight
dish covered
cling film, airtight
dish covered
original packaging
original packaging
original packaging
plastic box
plastic box
aluminium foil
x
Tinned fish, open
Fresh chicken
Fried chicken
Fresh duck, goose
Roasted duck, goose
Butter unopened
Butter opened
Milk
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
x
X
X
x
x
x
x
x
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
X
x
x
X
x
x
x
Cream
Sour cream
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
X
X
x
x
X
x
x
X
x
x
X
x
Cheese (hard)
Cheese (soft)
Egg
Spinach, sorrel
Green peas, green beans
Mushroom
Carrot
Tomato
Cabbage
cling film
X
X
X
cling film
cling film
cling film
cling film
cling film
cling film
cling film
dish covered
dish covered
X
x
x
x
X
X
X
x
x
x
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
x
X
X
x
Strawberry, raspberry, etc.
Tinned fruits opened
Cakes filled with cream
x
x
x
Notation:
X
x
recommended storage time
maximum recommended storage time
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Storage time chart (2)
Storage time of deep-frozen and frozen products
Foods In the fresh food
compartment +2 - +7 °C compartment -12 °C
In the **frozen food
Vegetables:
green beans, green peas, mixed vegetables, marrow,
corn, etc.
Ready-cooked foods:
vegetable dish, trimmings, with meat, etc.
Ready-cooked foods:
sirloin steaks, stews
1 day
1 day
30 days
30 days
1 day
1 day
25 days
30 days
Soups
Fruits:
cherry, gooseberry, fruit cream
Meat:
1 day
30 days
chicken, duck, goose, tuna fish
Ice-cream, Ice-lollies
1 day
1 day
30 days
3 days
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