In detail: DIY repair of washing machines ariston from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
Multifunctional Italian units from this company are considered very popular due to their ergonomics and reliability, but they can also fail. Refusals in the Ariston SMA are rare phenomena, since the manufacturer guarantees the reliability of his goods. But there are several typical cases involving the replacement of failed elements. In such situations, it is quite possible to repair Ariston washing machines on your own. The intervention of experienced specialists is required only in particularly difficult cases.
The vast majority of Ariston machine failures are caused by their operation. This is the opinion of the masters of services providing repair services. Sometimes problems are caused by outright violations of the rules of operation, but one should not discount the environment in which the machine is operated.
A well-known brand has found its niche in the market. But, like other models, the washer is prone to minor breakdowns, which most often occur due to careless handling of the machine. The point is that each element has a certain working resource. For example, brushes of an electric motor can serve for about twelve years without replacement. During this period, they wear out and need to be replaced. The drive belt loses its performance somewhat earlier, which also changes, for which you will have to disassemble the washing machine.
For some failures, Ariston washing machines can be repaired on their own, without the intervention of service center specialists. Some of the simpler and more common failures include the following problems:
the washing machine does not turn on;
waste water is not drained;
water for washing is not heated;
the drum has stopped rotating;
during the operation of the machine, a crunch and rattle are heard.
For more serious questions, it is recommended to call the wizard.
The above failures can arise for certain reasons, which can be eliminated by hand.
If you have a similar problem, do not rush to call the master. The main symptom of this problem is the idle operation of the pump, the absence of water drainage. As a rule, this problem occurs after washing, the machine does not drain the water to switch to rinsing, or it does it too slowly. A blockage can form at certain points:
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in the drain pipe located between the filter and the tank. It rarely happens because the pipe is thick enough;
in the water drain filter. This is where the blockage occurs most often;
in the pump. For a machine of this brand, blockage in this place is rare, because another filter is mounted in front of the pump;
in the drain hose. A rare occurrence that can be caused by improper hose installation.
When removing the blockage, you first need to inspect and clean the most accessible places of the washer. First of all, the drain filter, located in the lower part on the right, behind the narrow panel, is unscrewed. Before you start to unscrew the filter, you must put a rag on to collect the spilled water. After cleaning the filter from debris, you can put it back.
The second step is to check the drain hose. It is unscrewed and cleaned with a cable. After that, the hose is installed in its place.
If the problem persists, you will have to disassemble the machine to clean the pump and pipes.To remove the pipes, a couple of clamps are released, and when dismantling the pump, the electrical wiring is disconnected and the fastening screws are unscrewed.
Failure of the pump and water intake valve.
By all indications, a broken valve for filling in water is difficult to confuse with other malfunctions of the washing machine. When this element ceases to block the flow of water, it penetrates into the tank by gravity, even when the machine is de-energized from the electrical network.
If you hear the characteristic murmur of flowing and draining water when the unit is off, you can be absolutely sure that the problem lies in the valve.
To check this element, you must remove the top panel, which requires unscrewing a couple of bolts. The valve is located at the point of connection of the hose intended for water intake with the CMA body. First you need to check the gaskets, then measure the resistance of the device using a multimeter. To do this, the probes are set to the contacts of the inlet valve, and a check is performed. The instrument should display a value of 30 - 50 ohms.
The failed element must be replaced with an analogue, it can no longer be repaired. The replacement process is carried out quite quickly. You just need to unscrew the old element, and install a new one in its place, connecting all the sensors.
The problem arises with a failed pump, since such a part is quite expensive. A failed pump will give itself out during the wash process, when the unit must drain the waste water, but this does not happen. At the same time, no sounds are heard from the pump, or it hums with no load, and the murmur of flowing water is not audible.
It should be noted here that such signs are considered approximate and may well confirm that there are problems of a different nature. For example - electronics failed. And yet, first of all, you need to check the pump.
In Ariston, it is located below, it is possible to get to it through the bottom of the car. Checking and changing the pump must be entrusted to the master, but some craftsmen do this work on their own.
Failure of the water heating element.
The heating element is considered an important part that is responsible for maintaining the temperature of the water in the tank, respectively, and for the quality of the washing process. If it breaks down, washing may not start at all, an error code will be displayed on the screen, or washing will start in cold water. Both phenomena should be the reason that you inspect the heating element, check it for operability and, if necessary, replace it.
The check is easy enough. Turn the washing machine, find a service hatch on the bottom of the back panel, secured with clamps and self-tapping screws. Having unscrewed and wrung out the fasteners, remove the cover. There are two contacts under the tank, fixed in the middle. The screw must be unscrewed, then the heating element is carefully pulled towards itself. At this moment, it can be gently rocked in different directions.
It is recommended to check its resistance using a multimeter before removing the heating element.
If, nevertheless, the heating element burns out, it is changed to a similar one. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
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It is no longer a secret that the failure of oil seals or bearings is a rather rare phenomenon in Ariston. But sometimes this happens, and appropriate measures must be taken immediately. Such a breakdown is recognized quite easily - in the bearing after its destruction, all rubbing elements emit unpleasant sounds, the shaft rubs against the bushing, forming a working out. If you do not take the appropriate measures and continue using the washing machine, play will appear in the drum, which will damage the tank.
So that the machine does not break down completely, after hearing such sounds, you should immediately call the master, or make an attempt to replace the bearings on your own.The main difficulty lies in the fact that you will have to disassemble the washing machine. The bearings must be removed so as not to damage the bushing; install new elements in the vacant space. And here you will need the proper skill, otherwise the repair will not bring positive results.
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The washing machine does not turn on.
This problem can arise from a faulty outlet or power wiring. The first option is easy to check - just turn on another electrical appliance. If it works, then disconnect the wire supplying the machine and check it with a tester. If the wire is working properly, it is necessary to look for the problem in the control unit. This is already a more serious problem, requiring the intervention of an experienced specialist.
The first thing to look at is the condition of the drive belt. During the operation of the machine, it is subject to strong wear and tear. To such problems, you can add a gap or an increase, which is also not very pleasant. In each of these cases, it is necessary to replace the drive belt. Such repairs do not cause any particular difficulties; it is quite possible to carry out it on our own.
It should be noted that the belt is not considered the only cause of this failure. There may be several more troubles associated with a failure of the electric motor, a breakdown in the control unit, malfunctions of electrical wires, and blockages in the filter. Each of them can cause the drum to stop rotating. Only an experienced master can determine it.
Breakage of fasteners.
It may happen that the door in the machine stops closing or is tightly fixed. The problem should be looked for in its distortion, which does not allow the hook to enter the hole intended for it. To eliminate this problem, you just need to tighten the door hinges. If the retaining tab is worn out or the handle is loose, it is best to simply replace these elements.
Repair of the control module, or its replacement.
In order to remove this element, you must sequentially perform several activities:
it is necessary to de-energize the washing machine by unplugging the plug from the socket;
remove the top panel of the machine;
by pressing on the special latch located in the center, remove the box for detergents (dispenser);
now the front panel is unscrewed, the clamps are unclasped, the board is turned off;
the selector is removed, a new board is mounted on it;
it remains to assemble in the reverse order and check the machine for operability.
Remember that there is nothing complicated here. But checking and cleaning oxidized contacts is much more difficult.
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The manufacturers of the Ariston washing machine showed concern for the future owners of their product, providing it not only with modern functionality and beautiful design, but also with a convenient system for self-diagnosing faults. Fault codes light up on the machine's display. For some models, a failure may be manifested by a blinking indicator on the panel.
Without a doubt, the Ariston washing machine has a complex structure, but most often, having information about errors and breakdowns, it is possible without any problems to find their cause and carry out repairs on our own, without using the help of qualified specialists. It is only recommended not to neglect technical advice, to observe every last detail, to comply with safety requirements.
You can, of course, send it to a service center for repair, but in order to save money and with skillful hands and a smart head, you can independently repair an electromechanical household appliance.
Do-it-yourself repair of the Ariston washing machine is easy to do.Follow our instructions for restoring the washing machine, and your assistant will serve you for many years.
In the Ariston electromechanical device, the main reason for the incorrect operation of the machine is blockages.
In addition, the heating element becomes unusable due to the appearance of limescale on the heating element due to hard water.
The pump can also be faulty due to its long operation.
Sometimes the filler valve fails due to damage to the rubber gasket.
In rare cases, bearings and seals have to be changed.
Electronics almost never breaks down, but we will still touch on the issue of replacing the control unit a little.
It is easy to remove the blockage with your own hands. It is necessary to check the drain filter, which is located on the lower right under the panel.
After cleaning the filter, you will eliminate the cause of the malfunction of the washing machine. Less commonly, the drain pipe is clogged because it is thick.
There may be a blockage in the pump, but rarely, because there is an additional filter in front of it.
The drain hose will only become clogged if you have not installed it correctly.
Check the drain, there may be a blockage in it too. Disassemble the unit, pull out the branch pipe by loosening the clamps, flush it. Pull out the pump by unscrewing the fasteners and disconnecting the sensors.
Signs of a pump breakdown:
The drain pump hums, but the water does not drain.
The machine may stop when the system is running.
Water flows out slowly.
Repair of the pump of the Ariston washing machine must be done as follows:
If the filler valve is broken in Ariston, then water constantly flows into the washer, even when it is not working, it is disconnected from the network.
To check the filler valve, you need to unscrew the fasteners and remove the top cover. The valve is located where the drain hose connects to the body of the electromechanical unit.
Check the gaskets first. If they have not lost their performance, measure the resistance of the valve. Put the probes on the contacts of the filler valve and check the resistance, whether it is optimal (from 30 to 50 ohms).
If it is less or more than the set value, it means that the water intake valve is not working. To replace it, you need to unscrew the old valve from the body and screw in a new one. Be sure to connect the sensors.
If the heating element is faulty, then it is imperative to replace it. Its breakdown is indicated by the fact that the water does not heat up or washing in all programs takes place in cold water. Sometimes the machine gives an error and stops.
If the resistance is within the normal range, then there is no need to change the heating element - it is serviceable. To remove the heating element, you need to unscrew the screw in the middle and pull it towards you with swinging movements.
The water may not heat up also due to the fragile connection of the wires to the heating element, which arises from the strong vibration of the washing machine. Water heating may also be absent if the temperature sensor is faulty.
Take a tester or multimeter and check the resistance of the sensor when cold and hot. If the resistance is the same, then it is broken, requires replacement. The resistance should be different.
The high-quality and durable material from which the drum of household appliances is made also becomes unusable, because solid foreign objects get into it, which can damage the unit, forming cracks on it.
To remove the drum yourself, you need the following set of tools:
a set of screwdrivers, especially a Phillips screwdriver and a slotted nozzle are needed;
screwdriver;
pliers;
hammer;
hexagons of different sizes.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the bolts from the back, front, and top walls, and then remove the panels themselves.
Dismantle the powder container. Use a slotted screwdriver to remove the module. It is not necessary to unscrew the control unit to the end, the main thing is that it does not interfere with the removal of the drum.
Remove the hatch cuff, pull out the lower bar by unscrewing the screws. It is necessary to dismantle electronics, shock absorbers and other parts from the loading tank.
Remove the drum from the device and disassemble it. Remove the screws holding the two sides of the drum. Pry the oil seals with a screwdriver and remove them.
The bearing in the drum can break and wear. It needs to be replaced. You only need to buy a bearing of the corresponding brand in a specialized store or order it on the official website of the Ariston washing machine, possibly purchase it in an equipment repair workshop.
Reassemble. If the malfunction is in the plastic rib, then you do not need to disassemble the tank. The washer door is removed. A metal rod is taken, the diameter of which is smaller than the holes in the plastic rib of the drum.
The rod is inserted into one of the holes on the rib, the latch is opened with it, the plastic part is removed. A new plastic rib is put in its place. Slide along the groove with the plastic rib until the latch enters the hole and closes.
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The LED indicators on the control panel receive a signal from the faulty unit. An error code is reflected on the display, indicating a breakdown of some element.
In the Ariston Margarita 2000 washing machine, in case of a malfunction, the power button starts blinking and the handle of the command device is constantly turning. The flashing pattern is different depending on the fault. The codes can be found in the instructions for the machine.
The control unit may fail due to mechanical damage, water ingress on it. Do-it-yourself repair of the control module can be done on your own only when a small part has failed or you need to replace the board completely.
In other cases, contact the service. Professionals will help you repair, rewire complex electronic circuits.
It is necessary to unscrew the screws on the board or remove the plates with a wrench, depending on its brand. Remove the control unit by replacing it with a new one. Screw in the fasteners carefully so as not to damage any part.
The price of the repair depends on its complexity. If the device does not drain the water, then the cost of restoration work ranges from 1200 to 3000 rubles.
Repair of the control module costs more than 3,500 rubles. The rattle and clatter of a typewriter can be corrected at a service center in Moscow for a price of 3,000 to 5,000 rubles.
Today we have shared with you our knowledge on how to repair the Ariston washing machine with our own hands.
We hope that you will succeed and self-repair will cost you inexpensively, you will not have to pay for disassembling and assembling washing equipment, for restoration work with the help of specialists.
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VIDEO If desired, you can do the repair of the Ariston washing machine with your own hands. To do this, you will need a set of tools, initial skills in plumbing, as well as knowledge of the device and the principle of operation of the unit. Watching a video on a topic will be of invaluable help.
The famous brand Ariston has earned a worthy place in the market among all brands. Reliability and quality attract the attention of the consumer. Washing machine Ariston, like all others, is also prone to minor problems. In most cases, they arise from a careless attitude towards her. In any case, even with scrupulous observance of the operating instructions, in about 6-7 years the car will require repair.Be it even the models Ariston "Margarita" or "Hotpoint" known for their excellent quality.
The thing is that every detail has a limited service life. For example, brushes of an electric motor can serve up to 12 years without replacement ... After this time, they wear out and have to be replaced with new ones. The drive belt wears out even earlier. It also needs to be changed. To do this, you will have to disassemble the machine.
Some faults can be eliminated without contacting a service center. The simplest and most common problems include the following:
the machine does not turn on;
water does not drain from the machine;
no water heating;
the drum does not rotate;
grinding and crunching when the device is operating.
Of course, sometimes more serious breakdowns occur. In these cases, it is better to contact a specialist. Timely maintenance can save you from costly repairs, but will not eliminate them.
Any washing machine will require repair over time. The success of its implementation directly depends on the preparation. First you need to decide on a place of work. It should be large enough and well lit.
Much attention is paid to selection of tools ... Its range is not wide, it is something that should always be at hand: a hammer, pliers, sets of heads and screwdrivers. A soldering iron and a tester will be a must. No repair is complete without lubricants and solvents. Litol-24 grease and WD -40 fluid are suitable. A clean rag is also a must for any repair.
Before starting the repair, you need to prepare the camera for shooting the disassembly process. Photos will come in handy when assembling the car.
This problem can occur in case of socket failure or supply wire. The socket is checked simply - you need to plug another device into it. If it works, then you need to disconnect the power cable from the washing machine and use a tester to "ring" it. If the wire is good, it is possible that there is a problem in the control unit. And this is already a serious breakdown, which an experienced specialist should deal with.
Such a breakdown does not belong to the category of complex ones either. As a rule, there are several reasons for this phenomenon:
clogged filter;
clogged drain;
clogging of the pump;
failure of the pump.
First of all, it is checked filter cleanliness ... It is located at the bottom of the front of the machine. Unscrew the plug and clean it. The problem has been resolved.
It will take a little longer to tinker with the car if it is clogged drain pipe ... It is located between the tank and the pump. To remove it, you must free the drain assembly. Then check if the connection is clean.
If cleaning the filter and draining was not successful, disassemble myself pump. Make sure that his impeller is clean and that he is working. To do this, you need to carefully scroll the impeller. If it is clogged with debris, you need to clean it. If it gets stuck, you will have to change the pump. This process is not very difficult. Having disassembled the drain assembly, remove the old pump, and install a new one in its place.
Before disassembling the listed units, it is necessary to drain the water from them.
Here, most likely, the reason will be in the failure of the heating element (heating element). It is also possible that the temperature sensor breaks down, which happens much less frequently. First of all, the reliability of the connection of the wires to the heater is checked. It may loosen due to vibration when the machine is running. If everything is fine here, but the water still does not heat up, the heating element must be replaced. It is impossible to repair it. The rear panel is removed to access it. It remains to unscrew the old heater and install a new one.
When buying a new heating element, you need to show the old one to the seller in order to avoid mistakes.
A tester or multimeter is used to check the performance of the temperature sensor. The essence of the test is to measure the resistance in the cold and hot state. It should be different.If the resistance is the same, the sensor is replaced.
On Margarita 2000 machines, water heating is sometimes absent due to malfunctions control unit ... With positive results of checking the heating element and the temperature sensor, it is he who becomes the main object of attention. But due to the complexity of the repair, it will be most correct to entrust its restoration to Ariston washing machine repair specialists.
The control unit of the machine is repaired in very rare cases. It is usually replaced completely.
The very first thing to pay attention to is condition of the drive belt ... During operation, it is subject to severe wear and tear. The result is a rupture or enlargement, which is equally bad. In any case, belt replacement is mandatory. Such DIY repairs will not cause difficulties.
The belt is not the only reason for this malfunction. There are a number of others:
failure of the engine;
breakdown in the control unit;
faults in the wiring;
clogged filter.
Any of them can stop the rotation of the drum. Only a specialist can deal with the real reason.
Drive belt in a washing machine
This is a serious malfunction. Most likely, with such symptoms, you will need change bearing ... Since the tank in the models under consideration is non-separable, then with such a malfunction, you immediately need to contact a repairman for washing machines.
If you remove the tank yourself and take it to a service center, then replacing the bearing will be much cheaper.
A simple repair of the Ariston washing machine is not difficult to do with your own hands. A set of necessary tools, experience in performing plumbing work and initial knowledge in electrical engineering will allow you to perform it no worse than in specialized centers.
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Within the framework of this article, we will analyze the frequent malfunctions of automatic washing machines of the Hotpoint Ariston brand, study the "symptoms" of such breakdowns and decide how to properly make an independent repair.
The vast majority of breakdowns of Ariston washing machines are associated with their operation. This is recognized by the masters of service centers for the repair of washing machines. Sometimes we are talking about frankly incorrect operation, the user regularly makes gross mistakes, which lead to breakdown. But most often, the cause of the breakdown is the operating conditions, which the user either did not know about, or guessed, but did nothing. A striking example is hard water, which can completely disable the "home helper"!
Blockages. The blockages themselves can hardly be considered breakdowns; rather, this is the cause of various breakdowns. Nevertheless, it is with blockages that craftsmen have to deal with most often, and it is strong blockages that most often paralyze the operation of various Hotpoint Ariston washing machines.
A heating element. Teng is in second place in our rating. Despite the fact that the heating element itself is of high quality, low-quality hard water does its job. Over time, the scale layer destroys even the best part and has to be replaced.
Water pump. In third place is the drain pump or pump. This part fails quite rarely and in most cases the reason is wear from prolonged operation.
Filling valve. Even less often, the filler valve fails.More precisely, not even the valve itself, but a rubber gasket. Over time, rubber dubs and begins to let water through, and this causes a malfunction. The gasket itself costs a penny, but the services of a master to replace this gasket are by no means cheap.
Bearings and seals. In fifth place are the failures of bearings and oil seals. On Hotpoint Ariston washing machines, this is a rarity, but if such a breakdown appears, you cannot continue to operate the machine.
Important! The electrics and electronics of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine are deliberately not included in the rating, since it rarely breaks down.
If you have problems with blockages on the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine, do not rush to call the master, everything can be repaired quickly, with your own hands. How do you know that you are dealing with a blockage? The main sign of a blockage in the drain system is the idle operation of the drain pump, that is, it hums, but the water does not leave the tank. Usually, this trouble manifests itself after the end of the wash, the machine cannot drain the waste water to start rinsing and freezes, or it drains the water too slowly.
A strong blockage can be found in several places:
in the drain pipe, between the tank and the drain filter - this happens less often, since the pipe is quite thick;
in the drain filter - there is a blockage most often;
in the pump - in Ariston washing machines, blockages in the pump are rare, since an additional filter is installed in front of the drain pump;
in the drain hose - blockages rarely occur, mainly in cases where the hose was installed incorrectly.
How to quickly remove a blockage? First of all, you need to check and clean the easily accessible places of the washing machine, where a blockage could occur. First, we unscrew the drain filter, which is located on the Ariston machines at the bottom right under the narrow panel. Place a cloth on the filter before unscrewing it as water will drip off. Remove all debris from the filter and then screw it back on.
Next, it is important to check the drain hose and drain. In a number of situations, a banal blockage in the drain pipe can force the user to contact a machine repair specialist, when it was more correct to contact a plumber. And if everything is in perfect order, then you will need to disassemble the machine, clean the pipes and the pump. To remove the pipe, you will need to loosen two clamps, and to remove the pump, you will need to disconnect it from the sensors and unscrew the two fasteners.
If any malfunction occurs, the Hotpoint Ariston "washing machine" gives an error with a specific code displayed on the screen. It is very important to recognize the error codes of Ariston washing machines correctly, because this is a direct clue indicating the cause of the breakdown.
A broken filler valve "symptomatically" is quite difficult to confuse with other breakdowns of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine. When the filling valve stops blocking the water, water begins to flow into the washing machine tank by gravity, even if the "home assistant" is turned off from the network.
If you hear the characteristic murmur of water being poured and drained from the tank when the machine is turned off, be sure this is a valve.
The valve is located at the junction of the inlet hose with the machine body. First of all, we check the gaskets, if they are intact, then you need to measure the resistance of the device, and for this you will have to use a multimeter. We install the probes on the contacts of the filler valve and check. The meter should read approximately 30 to 50 ohms.
A defective filling valve should be replaced with a similar one; self-repair is not possible.The replacement itself is done very quickly, we unscrew the old valve from the body and screw in a new one, not forgetting to connect the sensors. It is worse if the pump is out of order, because it is a rather expensive part.
A faulty pump gives itself out during washing, when the machine should drain the water, but it does not, while the pump either does not make any sounds at all, or it hums, but the murmur of the drained water is not audible.
Note! Strictly speaking, these symptoms are superficial and they may indicate other problems (for example, with electronics), but this should give you the idea to check your pump first.
In the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine, it is at the bottom and can be reached through the bottom. It is better to check and replace the drain pump by a specialist, but you can do everything yourself, the main thing is to thoroughly study the progress of work.
If the heating element is faulty, the wash either does not start at all, and the system generates an error, or the wash is performed in cold water. Both should prompt you to check and replace the heating element in the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine.
Checking the heating element of the Ariston washing machine is not difficult at all. It is necessary to unfold the machine, at the bottom of the rear wall there is a service hatch, which is attached to the clips and several screws. We unscrew the self-tapping screws, and wring out the clamps with a screwdriver, after which the cover will be removed. Behind the lid, under the tank, you will see two large contacts with the fastener in the middle - this is the heating element. We unscrew the screw, and then we begin to pull the ten on ourselves, pulling it out with swaying movements.
Note! Before pulling out the heating element, it is a good idea to measure the resistance with a multimeter, perhaps the device is in good working order and does not need to be touched.
As we have already noted, bearing and oil seal failures are the most rare malfunctions of Ariston washing machines. However, if this happens, then urgent action is needed. It is not difficult to recognize such a breakdown. When the bearing is destroyed, the moving elements begin to emit unpleasant sounds, the shaft begins to rub against the bushing, which leads to a depletion. If you do not take any measures and continue washing, this can lead to the fact that the drum begins to play and damage the tank.
In addition, it will be necessary to correctly remove the old bearings without damaging the bushing, and then install the new ones correctly so that repeated repairs are not required. Without the proper skill, not many can do self-repair, so before starting work, think about delegating it to a specialist.
In conclusion, we note that the repair of malfunctions of Ariston machines can theoretically be done by hand, especially if you have the time and patience. But all the same, in order to avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses, it is better to turn to a specialist, because “a miser pays twice”!
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