Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 4463 C
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 465 770
Contents
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tips on drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Low temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Emptying the condensed
water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning them whilst dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning them with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Check lights and fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Contents
After Sales service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Future updates (PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Building under a continous worktop / in a row of kitchen units . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacing the lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Levelling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Room in which the dryer is located . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Washer - dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Before moving the machine again (e.g. when moving house). . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting up the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connection to a sink drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . 39
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programmes . . . . . . . . . 45
Anti-crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Extending the cooling down time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Clean out airways indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
To avoid the risk of accidents and
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
machine.
damage to the machine please read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, installation, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner of the
machine.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this
Correct use
machine can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with local and national
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is present and
regularly tested, and where there is any
doubt the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been
washed in a water solution, marked on
the manufacturer's care label as being
suitable for tumble drying.
"Dry cleaning kits" for freshening up
garments in a tumble dryer are
increasingly available on the market. If
using, do so at your own risk, and
follow the instructions provided on the
packaging.
Any other applications may be
dangerous. The manufacturer is not
liable for damage resulting from
improper use or operation.
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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Warning and Safety instructions
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
machine until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
machine and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the machine guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
In the event of a fault or for
If the water is drained externally
cleaning purposes, the machine is
only completely isolated from the
electiricty supply when:
through the drain hose instead of
being collected in the condensed water
container, make sure the drain hose is
securely attached if you hang it in a
sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping
and the water causing damage.
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Condensed water is not drinking
water. It can cause health
problems in both people and animals.
Operation
Always keep the area around the
machine free of dust and fluff. Dust
drawn into the machine can, over time,
cause blockages in the condenser unit.
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
The dryer must not be used without
the fluff filters in place or if the fluff
filters are damaged in any way.
The fluff filters must be thoroughly
dried after cleaning. If they are still
damp or wet when replaced there is a
risk of faults occurring when the
machine is used.
The dryer must not be used without
the condenser unit in place.
Do not install the machine in a
room where there is a risk of frost
occurring. At temperatures around
freezing point the machine may not be
able to operate properly.
There is a risk of damage if the
condensed water is allowed to freeze in
the pump, hoses and / or condensed
water container.
The ambient room temperature should
be between +2°C and +35°C.
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Warning and Safety instructions
To prevent the risk of fire the
following textiles must not be
dried in this machine:
Safety with children
This machine is not a toy. To avoid
the risk of injury keep children
– fabrics which contain a large
proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber like materials.
away from the machine at all times and
supervise them whilst you are using it.
Do not allow children to play on or near
it or to play with its controls. Supervise
its use by the elderly or infirm.
– items which contain padding or
fillings (e.g. pillows, jackets).
– items which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
– items which have been splashed with
hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances.
If non-Miele parts are used with this
machine, guarantee, performance and
product liability claims may be
invalidated.
– items which have been soiled with
oils or residues containing grease
(kitchen oils, cosmetics etc.).
– items soiled with wax or other
chemicals (e.g. mops and floor
cloths).
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine,
switch it off at the wall socket and
unplug it. Render the plug useless and
cut off the cable directly behind the
machine. This should be done by a
competent person.
– items which have not been
thoroughly cleaned and which are
still soiled with grease or oil, e.g.
workwear. Such clothing may require
a heavy duty detergent to get them
clean. If necessary consult the
detergent manufacturer for advice.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
door, as this can cause the
machine to tip up.
Always close the door after use.
This way you will avoid the danger
of:
– children climbing onto or into the
dryer or hiding things in it.
– pets or other small animals climbing
into it.
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Control panel
aDelay Start button
fProgramme selector
The start of a programme can be
delayed by up to 24 hours.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
bStart button
gProgramme sequence indicator
lights
Press the Start button to start a
programme.
Show the drying stage reached.
The Start indicator light will flash to
indicate that a programme can be
started. It lights up constantly once
the programme has started.
hCheck lights
See "Problem solving guide" for
details.
cDisplay
iI-On/0-Off button
dButtons for selecting and
deselecting
To switch the appliance on or off or to
interrupt a programme.
additional options
jDoor button
Indicator light: on= option selected
off = option not
To open the door / to cancel a
programme.
Pressing this button will open the
door even when the appliance is
switched off at the mains.
selected
eCool air / Warm air buttons
For selecting the time required for
Timed drying with hot or cold air
(max. 2 hours).
Both the Cool air and Warm air
indicator lights will flash when this
programme is selected. When one of
the buttons is pressed, the
appropriate indicator lights will then
light up constantly.
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Guide to the appliance
Programmes
PC / Optical interface
– Standard drying programmes for
Cotton and Miniumum iron fabrics
The indicator light marked PC can used
by Miele Service technicians as an
optical interface to update your
machine in future years.
– Automatic, Shirts, Denim, Woollens
hand care, Smoothing special
programmes
Electronic system lock
– Timed drying programmes
– Prevents the machine being used
without your knowledge.
Display
The following are shown in the display:
Programmable functions
– the programme duration (time
remaining);
– For changing the standard settings.
Drum lighting
– the delay start time;
If the dryer is switched on, the drum
lighting will come on when the door is
opened. It will go out after a short while
if the door is left open to save energy.
– the programmable functions.
Estimated time remaining
When a programme is selected the
estimated drying time will appear in the
display. Please be aware that it is only
an estimate!
The following factors all affect the
estimated time remaining: residual
moisture content after spinning; type of
fabric; size of load; room temperature;
fluctuations in power supply.
The electronics continually assess
conditions in the machine and adjust
the estimated time remaining for a more
accurate reading. Because of this the
time displayed can alter during the
course of a programme.
In the same way, the Woollens hand
care and Smoothing programmes can
finish earlier than expected if a certain
temperature is reached. This can
happen with particularly fine fabrics or
if items were partly dry beforehand.
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Notes on laundry care
Care symbols
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.
Before drying check the drying
symbol on the care label. If there are
no symbols, dry at your own risk!
– Pure linen should only be machine
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the care label, as
the surface of the fabric may
q . . . . . . . . . Dry at normal temperature
r . . . . . . . . . . Dry at a low temperature
s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do not tumble dry
otherwise become rough. They can
be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.
– Cottons, linens and minimum iron
items should be dried using the
appropriate programme for the
degree of dryness required.
– Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and
underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality. Do not over-dry these
textiles. When purchasing these
– For delicates and fabrics with the
following care label r select the Low
temperature extra option.
garments it is advisable to take their
shrinkage properties into account.
– Minimum iron fabrics and 100%
cotton shirts or blouses tend to
crease more the greater the load.
This is especially true of very fine
weaves, such as shirts or blouses.
Reduce the load or use the Shirts
programme.
Tips on drying
Always observe the maximum
recommended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Never overload
the drum. Overloading can cause
unnecessary wear and tear to the
laundry, give a disappointing drying
result and cause more creasing.
– Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
– New dark coloured garments should
be washed and dried separately
from light coloured garments to avoid
the danger of colours running and
discolouring other garments or even
plastic components in the machine.
Dark coloured fibres can also settle
on light coloured garments and vice
versa.
Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer. Spin them thoroughly
after washing using the appropriate
spin speed.
– Woollens and wool blends tend to
become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. They can, however,
be partially dried using the Woollens
hand care programme.
– Down-filled garments have linings
which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item.
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How to dry correctly
Brief instructions
C Load the tumble dryer
The headings numbered (A, B, C ...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
machine.
^ Press the Door button to open the
door.
^ Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
A Sort the laundry
Do not overload the drum. See the
"Programme chart" for
recommended loads for each
programme.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
To ensure an even drying result
separate out the washed laundry and
sort it according to: . .
. . . the drying level required
. . . the type of fibre or weave
. . size
. . the moisture content after spinning.
^ Before closing the door make sure
the fluff filter is correctly positioned.
,Make sure that objects e.g.
detergent dispensing balls have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt, and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.
– Check seams and stitching to ensure
that padding and linings are intact.
– Fasten duvet covers and pillow
cases to prevent small items from
being trapped inside them.
– Fasten hooks and eyes etc.
– Tie fabric belts and apron strings.
– Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
Check the laundry is right inside the
drum so that it cannot get trapped or
damaged when the door is shut.
B Turn on the tumble dryer
^ Switch the dryer on by pressing the
I-On/0-Off button in.
^ Shut the door either with a gentle
swing, or lean against it and push it
shut.
The tumble dryer may be switched on
after loading, saving energy as the light
will not come on.
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How to dry correctly
D Select a programme
Timed drying
You select the programme duration you
require:
^ After selecting the Timed drying
programme, press either the Cool air
or Warm air button repeatedly until
the required time appears in the
display.
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
Times of:
Cottons, Minimum iron, Automatic,
Shirts, Denim
– I5-30 minutes are selected in steps of
5 minutes
The duration of the programme
selected will depend on the residual
moisture of the laundry, fabric type and
the load size. This may mean that the
duration will be different each time.
– over 30 minutes and up to 2.00 hours
in steps of 10 minutes.
Woollens hand care and Smoothing
The programme duration is fixed for
these programmes.
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How to dry correctly
E Select additional option(s)
– The programme duration is longer.
– On some programmes Low
temperature is a standard part of the
programme and so cannot be
deselected.
Buzzer
A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a
maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the
programme has finished.
The buzzer can be switched on or off
after a programme has started.
^ Press the relevant button for the
additional option(s) required.
The buzzer will still sound if there is a
fault, even if it has been deactivated.
– It is not possible to select the Low
temperature and Short options at the
same time.
You can alter the pitch of the buzzer:
^ Select the programme
– See the programme chart for details
of the options which are suitable for a
particular programme.
^ Press the buzzer button (the buzzer
indicator light will light up), until the
desired pitch is reached. Then
release the button.
Short
F Select delay start (if required)
For drying fabrics which can
withstand higher temperatures and
fabrics with the q symbol on the care
label. Do not use on minimum iron or
delicate fabrics.
^ The start of a programme can be
delayed by up to 24 hours (24^).
– The programme duration is shorter.
Low temperature
For drying delicates and fabrics with
the r symbol on the care label at a
lower temperature.
– For all delicate or minimum iron
fabrics with the r symbol on the
care label (e.g. acrylic garments).
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How to dry correctly
G Start the programme
H Remove the laundry
^ Press the Start button.
^ Press the Door button and open the
door.
– The indicator light for the Start button
will then change from flashing to
being on constantly. The drying cycle
begins.
^ Remove the laundry.
Make sure that the drum is empty. If
items are left in the dryer, they could
be damaged by overdrying when
the dryer is next used.
– Depending on the programme
selected, the drying stage reached is
shown by the sequence indicator
lights on the right hand side of the
control panel.
^ Switch the dryer off by pressing the
l-On/0-Off button.
Before the end of a programme
^ Clean the fluff filters in the door and
the door opening after each drying
programme.
The cooling down phase takes place
before the end of a programme so that
the garments are not too hot to handle
(the Cool air indicator light will come
on). The programme is not finished until
the cooling down phase is complete.
The Woollens hand care and
^ Close the door.
^ Empty the condensed water
container (where there is no external
drainage of the water).
Smoothing programmes do not include
a cooling down phase.
^ The condenser unit should be
checked and cleaned on a regular
basis.
At the end of a programme
Check lights
The Anti-crease/Finish indicator light
comes on. 0 will then appear in the
display.
The drum will continue to rotate at
intervals to prevent laundry creasing, if
you do not wish to remove it immediate-
ly (anti-crease). The anti-crease phase
lasts for an hour.
... See "Problem solving guide" for
details.
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Delay start
To switch on Delay start
While the delay start time is counting
down, you can still add laundry to the
drum:
The start of a programme can be
delayed by up to 24 hours (24^).
^ To do this, first switch the dryer off
and open the door.
After selecting a programme:
^ Add the laundry.
^ Close the door and switch the dryer
back on again.
To cancel Delay start
^ Press the Delay start button when
24^ is showing in the display.
^ Press the Delay start button
repeatedly until the required delay
period shows in the display.
To cancel delay start after you have
pressed the Start button:
– The Delay start indicator light will
flash.
^ Turn the programme selector to
Finish.
– Times of:
up to 10^ are selected in 30 minute
steps
more than 10^ in 1 hour steps
– If you keep the Delay start button
pressed in, the time will continue to
increase up to 24^.
To begin Delay start
^ Press the Start button.
– The delay start time will begin to
count down and the Delay start
indicator light will come on.
The delay start time counts down
towards the start of the programme as
follows:
– more than 10^ by the hour
– less than 10^ in minutes
The drum will turn briefly every hour to
help prevent creasing.
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