Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Cs597s Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Steam Convection Microwave Oven
Model: NN-CS597S
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262), TTY: 1-877-833-8855
or send e-mail to: [email protected]
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/consumersupport  (U.S.A)
For assistance, please call: 787-750-4300 or 1-800-211-PANA(7262), TTY: 1-877-833-8855
or send e-mail to: [email protected]
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							Microwave Oven Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 2-4
INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 5-6
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................ 7-8
Accessories Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Cooking Mode & Cookware Guide ............................................................................................................................ 10-11
Oven Components Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Control Panel .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Display Window .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Dial Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Cooking Modes .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Function Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Operation Guide On/Off .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Child Safety Lock ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Selecting Microwave Power and Cooking Time ............................................................................................................. 17
Keep Warm Feature ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Defrosting Tips & Techniques .................................................................................................................................... 19-20
Microwave with Steam Feature ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Bake Feature .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Combination Feature ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Steam Shot Feature ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Timer Setting .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Cooking Time Adjustment Feature ................................................................................................................................. 24
Food Characteristics ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Cooking Techniques .................................................................................................................................................. 25-26
Auto Menu Feature .................................................................................................................................................... 27-38
Microwave Auto Menu Feature ....................................................................................................................... 28-29
Bake Auto Menu Feature ................................................................................................................................ 30-33
Combination Auto Menu Feature .................................................................................................................... 34-36
Auto Menu Recipe ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Auto Cleaning Feature ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Care and Cleaning of your Microwave Oven .................................................................................................................. 39
Before Requesting Service ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory .......................................................................................................... 41
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Users Record ................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Table of Contents
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Microwave Oven Safety
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a)  Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful 
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b)  Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to 
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c)  Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that 
there is no damage to the:
  (1) door (bent),
  (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
  (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)  The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2007.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all 
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you 
and others.
The safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER, 
WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont immediately follow 
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont follow instructions.
You can be exposed to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
The safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell 
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
  DANGER
 WARNING
  CAUTION
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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other 
cooking appliance. When using this electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the 
following:
 WARNING  — To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
     exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1.  Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2.  Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 
ENERGY, found on page 
1.
3.  This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING 
INSTRUCTIONS found on page 
5 and 6.
4.  As with any cooking appliance, DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found on page 
5.
6. DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance.
7. DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water— for example, near a kitchen sink, in 
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool or similar locations.
8.  Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals, vapors, 
or non-food products in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food. It is not 
designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the 
appliance and may result in radiation leaks.
9.  When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive 
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
10. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult. DO NOT assume that 
because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
11. DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been 
damaged or dropped.
12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
13.  Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
15.  This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service 
center for examination, repair or adjustment.
16.  Some products such as whole eggs with or without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers — for 
example, closed glass jars — may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
17.  To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
 (a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are 
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
  (b)  Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
 (c) If material inside the oven ignites, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power 
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
 (d) DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in 
the cavity when not in use.
18. Superheated Liquids
  Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without showing evidence 
(or signs) of boiling. Visible bubbling is not always present when the container is removed from the microwave 
oven. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS 
DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
 (a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING IT.
 (b) DO NOT heat water and oil, or fats together. The film of oil will trap steam, and may cause a violent 
eruption.
 (c) DO NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
  (d)  After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the 
container.
19. DO NOT cook directly on the glass tray. It can crack, cause injury or damage to the oven.
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DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified service 
person.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY:
DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door, Control Panel Frame, 
Safety Interlock Switches, or any other part of oven, microwave leakage may result.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:
1. DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously 
throughout the oven causing overheating and damage, if food or water is not present to 
absorb energy.
2. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven.
3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven, or use newspaper or 
paper bags for cooking.
4. DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.
5. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use.
  Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparking.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING:
POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to 
the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can also be very HOT after removing 
the cooking container from the oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
 WARNING
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							48.  Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed 
containers since they are liable to explode.
9.  Take CAUTION when sliding out the Metal Pan from 
the rails, do not let the Metal Pan rest half way on 
the rails inside the oven. The rails inside the oven 
are not designed with a stop-lock and the rails can 
not hold the Metal Pan.
10.  To avoid possible burns, insert the Metal Pan 
directly between rails. The top rail is not designed 
to hold the Metal Pan. Do not use the top rail in the 
oven.
Operating the Oven Circuit Breaker
If the oven is not operating correctly, please check the 
position of the breaker switch. If the switch is at the 
O position, please position it to the I position. If the 
switch does not return to the I position, please contact 
Panasonic for the nearest authorized service center for 
examination or repair. Contact information is provided in 
the Customer Services Directory page 
41.
Testing the Oven Circuit Breaker
To ensure that the breaker is in working order, please 
test it regularly by pressing the TEST button. Testing it 
once a month is recommended.
Press the TEST button when the oven is switched on. 
If the switch does not go back to O, please contact 
Panasonic for the nearest authorized service center for 
examination or repair. Contact information is provided in 
the Customer Services Directory page 
41.
 WARNING
1.  The door seals and door seal areas should be 
cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should 
be inspected for damage to the door seals and 
door seal areas and if these areas are damaged 
the appliance should not be operated until it has 
been repaired by a service technician trained by the 
manufacturer.
2.  Do not attempt to tamper with or make any 
adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel 
housing, safety interlock switches or any other part 
of the oven. Do not remove the outer panel from the 
oven which gives protection against exposure to 
microwave energy.
  Repairs should only be done by a qualified service 
technician.
3.  Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged 
CORD OR PLUG, if it is not working properly, or if it 
has been damaged or dropped. It is dangerous for 
anyone other than a service technician trained by 
the manufacturer to perform repair service.
4.  If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it 
must be replaced with the special cord available 
from the manufacturer.
5.  Do not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken, 
as leaking water could result in electrical failure and 
danger of electric shock. If the water tank becomes 
damaged, please contact Panasonic for the nearest 
authorized service center for examination or repair. 
Contact information is provided in the Customer 
Services Directory page 
41.
6.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons 
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 
knowledge unless they have been given supervision 
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a 
person responsible for their safety. Young children 
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play 
with the appliance.
7.  Only allow children to use the oven without 
supervision when adequate instructions have been 
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a 
safe way and understands the hazards of improper 
use, including escaping steam. To prevent burns, 
ensure that children do not touch either the hot inner 
surfaces or the hot outer casing after operation of 
the oven.
WARNING: This appliance produces 
boiling hot steam.
!
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Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches 
or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1.  The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface, which is 36 (91.6 cm) height from the ground. Place the front 
surface of the door three inches or more from the counter top edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave 
oven during normal use. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 6 (15 cm) of space 
on the top of the oven, 4 (10 cm) at the back, 2 (5 cm) on the left and the other side being open. If one 
side of the oven is placed flush against wall, the other side or the top must not be blocked. Do not remove 
the bottom feet from the oven.
 
6 (15 cm)
4
(10 cm)
OPEN
2 (5 cm)
Counter-top36 (91.6 cm)
 a) DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and be damaged. Also 
allow sufficient space on back and both sides of the oven.
 b) DO NOT place oven near a hot or damp surface such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.
 c) DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high.
2.  This oven was manufactured for household use only. It is not approved or tested for mobile vehicle, marine, or 
commercial use.
Installation
DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal 
safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable until it has been serviced and the safety switch is 
reset.
                                                             — IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK
     OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt 
exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
 WARNING
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Grounding Instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. 
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into 
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
•  PLUG INTO properly installed and grounded 3 prong outlet.
•  DO NOT remove ground prong.
•  DO NOT use an adapter.
Power Supply
1.  A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a 
longer cord.
2.  Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. DO NOT let cord hang over 
edge of a table or counter.
3.  If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be 
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a 
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not 
drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over 
accidentally.
Wiring Requirements
1.  The oven must be operated on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance should share the circuit with the 
microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow or the circuit breaker may trip.
2.  The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two-
prong outlet is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with 
a properly grounded three-prong outlet.
3.  The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage 
is dangerous and may result in a fire or oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is 
NOT responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage other than specified.
TV / Radio Interference
1.  Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2.  When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
  (a)  Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave oven as far as possible.
  (b)  Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal reception.
  (c)  Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven)
Fan Motor Operation
After using the oven repeatedly or for long time, the fan may operate to cool the electric components. This is perfectly 
normal, and you can take out the food from the oven while the fan operates.
It is recommended to keep the oven plugged in until the Fan Motor completely stops operating.
Oven Light
When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult Panasonic for the nearest authorized service 
center for examination or repair. Contact information is provided in the Customer Services Directory page 
41.
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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion 
than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire could result.
1)  HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
• DO NOT use your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning 
temperature. The food may be contaminated and then spoil.
• DO NOT use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high 
temperature needed for sterilization.
• DO NOT dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven. Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture 
content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if overheated.
2) POPCORN
  
Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also 
available. Follow popcorn manufacturers directions and use a brand suitable for the cooking power of your 
microwave oven.
CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you can follow recommended package instructions 
or use the popcorn program in Auto Menu. Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and 
cause a fire. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening, 
always open the bag facing away from your face and body to prevent steam burns.
3)  DEEP FAT FRYING
• DO NOT deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the 
oven and perhaps result in burns. Microwave utensils may not withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and can 
shatter or melt.
4)  FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
• DO NOT COOK/REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL. Steam buildup in whole eggs may 
cause them to explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury. Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and 
cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.
• Potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. These types of 
foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent them from exploding.
 CAUTION: Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fire.
5)  GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
•  Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the 
Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap 
covers from cooking containers, to avoid burns.
•  The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before handling or before paper products, 
such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven for microwave cooking.
•  When using foil in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between foil and interior oven walls or door.
•  Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing may occur.
6)  PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
• DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic fiber may 
cause the towel to ignite. Use paper toweling under supervision.
7)  BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
•  Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only. Always follow instructions provided by the 
manufacturer. DO NOT preheat browning dish more than 6 minutes.
•  If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking, prepare according to package directions. DO NOT use a 
wire twist-tie to close bag, instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag.
Safety Precautions
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8) THERMOMETERS
• DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave safe thermometers 
are available for both meat and candy.
9)  BABY FORMULA / BABY FOOD
• DO NOT heat baby formula or baby food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear 
warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infants mouth and esophagus.
10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
•  When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which 
heat faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface remains warm to the touch (e.g. Jelly Donuts).
11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
• DO NOT use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food. This oven is specifically designed to 
heat or cook food. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products.
•  Before use, check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• 
DO NOT attempt to use this microwave oven to dry newspaper, clothing or any other materials. They may catch fire.
•  When the oven is not being used, DO NOT store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in 
case it is accidentally turned on.
•  The appliance shall not be operated by Microwave or Combination WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN. 
Operation in this manner may damage the appliance, with the exception of preheating on Bake with the Metal 
Pan accessory or during the BEFORE USING YOUR OVEN instructions found on page 
8.
•  If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press the Stop/Reset pad and leave the door closed in order to extinguish 
the flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel.
•  During and after cooking with the steam function, do not open the oven door when your face is very close to the 
oven. Care must be taken when opening the door as steam may cause injury.
  CAUTION!: Hot steam will escape when the door is opened. If there is steam in the oven, use caution 
when taking containers out of the oven. Always use oven gloves to remove items from the oven TO 
AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING. Do Not reach in with your bare hands.
•  Extreme caution must be used when moving hot liquids.
•  When handling cooking containers take care not to let the contents spill.
•  Avoid hot steam, serious burns and scalds could result.
•  To prevent injury, Do not allow anyone to lean, hang, sit or place heavy items on the open door of the appliance. 
Severe personal injury could result.
•  Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam from the cleaning appliance could penetrate live 
components and permanently damage the oven or cause injury. 
•  The use of accessories not recommended by Panasonic may cause injury.
•  To prevent burns, do not touch the Ceramic Cover during or after using the oven.
12) HEATER  OPERATION
•  Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during Bake, 
Combination or Microwave with Steam functions. To prevent burns, take care when opening or closing the door 
and when inserting or removing food and accessories.
•  The oven has a heater situated in the rear of the oven. During and after using either the Bake, Combination or 
Microwave with Steam functions, all inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot. To prevent burns, care should 
be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of the oven or hot water inside the Evaporation Tray. 
• TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING, please use caution when touching accessible parts when oven is 
operated in Bake or Combination mode, because the accessible parts may become extremely hot.
13) BEFORE USING YOUR OVEN
•  Before using the oven for the first time, wipe excessive oil off in the oven cavity and operate the oven without 
food and accessories on Bake at 450°F (230°C), for 10 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for rust 
protection to be burned off. This is the only time the oven is used empty. (with the exception of preheating 
on Bake)
•  Never exceed the 350ml water level marker when filling up the Water Tank.
• DO NOT use the water tank without the sealed lid and never remove the sealing band from around the water 
tank lid, as leaking water could result in electrical failure and danger of electric shock.
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