Creda Refrigerator CM31GI User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
Fridge Freezer  
Model CM31GI  
To the Installer  
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this booklet.  
The information can be found on the rating plate.  
To the User  
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance  
and then retain them for future reference.  
 
PRODUCT SAFETY  
ATTENTION  
8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without  
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions  
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of  
your appliance.  
first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the  
thermostat knob to the  
setting does not suffice to break all  
electrical contact with the mains.  
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards  
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark  
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.  
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-  
nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).  
9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,  
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent  
children who might play in or around the appliance from be-  
ing locked inside.  
10. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-  
function, consult the chapter entitled “TROUBLESHOOTING"  
to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem.  
Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter-  
nal components of the appliance.  
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even  
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to  
leave it exposed to rain or storms.  
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-  
ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use  
contained in this manual.  
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet  
or with wet hands or feet.  
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension  
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed  
between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or  
dangerously pinched or compressed.  
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug  
from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.  
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance,  
especially with wet hands because this could result in injury.  
7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your  
mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause  
burns.  
11. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance  
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre  
because special tools are required for replacement.  
12. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment  
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
13. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –  
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and  
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –  
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.  
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local  
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.  
INSTALLATION  
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to re-  
duce energy consumption, it is important that the appli-  
ance is installed correctly.  
Electrical Connection and Earthing  
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure  
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within  
the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your homeand  
that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in ac-  
cordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the  
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will  
not be held liable for any damages and/or injuries arising out  
of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or  
adapters.  
Ventilation  
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore,  
need to be ventilated properly. Areas not adequately ventilated  
are not suitable for this appliance. Therefore it should be  
installed in a room with an opening (eg. window) that provides  
the appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important  
that the room is not too humid.  
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access  
the socket where it is plugged in.  
Away from Heat  
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly  
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, hob or the like.  
Insufficient power?  
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum  
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating  
plate located within the freezer.  
Before making the electrical connection...  
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical  
upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the  
plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions  
properly.  
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused  
plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for  
immediate use. Before using the appliance  
please read the instructions below.  
Fitting a new plug  
IMPORTANT:  
WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED  
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING  
CODE...  
WARNING:  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
Brown  
-
-
-
Earth  
Neutral  
Live  
Replacing fuse covers:  
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA  
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be  
used and the fuse cover re-fitted.  
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be  
used until a replacement is obtained.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead  
may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as  
follows:  
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Connect Green and Yellow wire to  
Replacement fuse covers:  
terminal marked 'E' or  
Green and Yellow.  
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked  
'L' or coloured red or brown.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N'  
or coloured Black or Blue.  
or coloured  
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of  
the correct colour as indicated by the coloured  
marking or the colour that is embossed in words  
on the base of the plug.  
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-
Changing the plug:  
If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be  
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be  
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or  
adaptor or at the distribution board.  
Removing the plug  
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded  
plug and you should wish to remove it to add a  
longer cable or to re-route the mains cable  
through partitions, units etc. please ensure that  
either:  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical  
supply to your machine, consult a qualified  
electrician before use.  
-
The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re-  
wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of  
approval.  
or  
-
The mains cable is wired directly into a  
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a  
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)  
which is accessible without moving the  
appliance.  
CE Marking certifies that this appliance  
conforms to the following EEC  
directives :  
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC &  
93/68 EEC  
Disposing of the plug  
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does  
not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as  
close as possible to the moulded plug.  
Remove the fuse.  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC  
WARNING:  
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the  
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.  
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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE  
A
A
Temperature control  
Compartment for storing frozen foods, freezing  
G
This is used to regulate the temperature in the two  
compartments with the following settings:  
fresh foods and making ice  
The refrigerator is off;  
1= minimum cold setting  
5 = maximum cold setting  
Fruit and vegetable drawers  
H
I
Removable height adjustable shelves  
Refrigerator Light  
J
Removable door shelf with egg compartment  
Removable door shelves  
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
C
J
I
Removable shelf rail  
Door shelf for large bottles with rail  
Basket for storing frozen food  
I
I
D
E
H
G
F
F
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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE  
After plugging in an switching on at the socket, make sure  
NOTICE  
the light is on inside the refrigerator compartment.  
Then turn the temperature control (A) to the 3 setting.  
After a few hours, you can place fresh food inside the  
refrigerator and frozen food inside the freezer.  
After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the  
upright position and wait approximately 3 hours before  
connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee that it  
operates properly.  
Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer, clean  
the interior well with warm water and baking soda.  
How to use the refrigerator compartment  
Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is operating  
normally.  
The temperature control automatically regulates the  
temperature inside the appliance  
1= minimum cold temperature  
5 = maximum cold temperature  
It is recommended that a medium setting be used.  
If the temperature control is positioned on higher settings while  
the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient temperature  
high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in the for-  
mation of frost on the back cooling area. This will lead to an  
increase in energy consumption.  
To avoid this situation, just turn the temperature con-  
trol to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts  
automatically.  
To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and  
improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area”  
located within the back panel of the refrigerator compartment.  
When the appliance is operating, this panel may be cov-  
ered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the  
compressor is operating or not.  
Storing food in the Refrigerator Compartment:  
Food  
Storage Time  
2 or 3 days  
Location in Refrigerator  
Wrapped meat and cleaned fish  
(use cling film or pack in plastic bags).  
On the shelf above the vegetable  
crisper (which is the coldest area).  
Fresh cheese  
Eggs  
3 or 4 days  
1 month  
On the shelf above the vegetable  
crisper (which is the coldest area).  
In special egg rack on door.  
Butter, margarine  
On any shelf.  
Cooked or pre-cooked food  
(packed in air-tight containers and when  
cool store in refrigerator).  
3 or 4 days  
3 or 4 days  
On any shelf.  
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in  
general, fresh pasta, custards, puddings,  
chocolates, cream pastries, bread, dry  
pastries, red tomatoes,  
On any shelf.  
Bottled products, milk drinks, yoghurt.  
On special door shelves.  
Fruits and vegetables.  
In fruit and vegetable cripser.  
What not to store in the Refrigerator  
Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks.  
Bananas (they will turn black).  
Citrus fruits.  
Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places)  
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The rail 'D' (Fig. 2) is removable and therefore it can be  
positioned on any shelf depending on your particular needs.  
- The air circulates naturally, with the colder air falling be-  
cause it is heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheese  
should be placed above the vegetable crisper.  
- Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor-  
age time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible  
for any extended amount of time.  
Fig. 2  
- Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any  
longer than raw food.  
- Remember to cool hot food before storing, otherwise the  
temperature inside the appliance will rise, causing the com-  
pressor to work harder and use more energy. Do not store  
liquids in containers without covering them because this will  
lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigera-  
tor, causing the formation of frost.  
- Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food or  
other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the  
back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food, in-  
crease energy consumption and facilitate the formation of  
condensate (on food, containers, etc.).  
- The refrigerator compartment is equipped with practical, re-  
movable shelves (Fig. 1) which can be adjusted for height  
using the shelf guides. This allows you to place large items  
in the refrigerator. These shelves can also be tilted for  
storage of opened bottled.  
Fig. 1  
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How to use the freezer compartment...  
- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recom-  
For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult  
a specialized manual.  
mended that you divide food into small portions so that they  
freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly  
marked with the content and the date they were frozen.  
- Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure  
or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in tempera-  
ture within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen  
and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for  
approximately 9-14 hours.  
- Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily  
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.  
- Fill ice trays so that they are no more than 3/4 full.  
-Iftheroomtemperatureremainsbelow1Cforalongperaiod  
of time the freezer will not reach the temperatures required for  
storage and storage life will be shorter. In this case frozen  
food should be used within a relatively short period of time.  
- Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re-  
frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24  
hours) or to freeze it once again.  
- When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not  
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place  
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment,  
where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is ideal for  
freezing food properly. Remember that proper conservation  
depends on the speed of freezing.  
-The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is  
indicated on the rating plate situated inside the refrigerator  
compartment.  
- When using the appliance for the first time, or after it has  
been turned off, you can place food into it only after it has  
been running for 6-8 hours. Then put the fresh food into the  
the appropriate compartments and turn the temperature control  
(A) to setting 3. Freezing will be complete after approximately  
24 hours.  
-
During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the  
freezer.  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Meat and Fish  
Food  
Wrapping  
Tenderising Storage  
Thawing  
time  
(days)  
(months)  
Beef roasts  
Lamb  
Tin foil  
Tin foil  
Tin foil  
Tin foil  
2 / 3  
9 / 10  
not required  
not required  
not required  
not required  
not required  
1 / 2  
1
6
6
8
6
Pork roasts  
Veal roasts  
1
Veal / Pork chops  
Each piece wrapped in cling film and  
then in tin foil (4 to 6 slices)  
Veal / Lamb cutlets  
Minced Meat  
Each piece wrapped in cling film and  
then in tin foil (4 to 6 slices)  
6
2
not required  
In aluminium containers covered with  
cling film  
Freshly  
minced  
slowly in  
refrigerator  
Heart and Liver  
Sausages  
Plastic bags  
Cling film or tin foil  
Tin foil  
3
2
9
Not required  
As necessary  
Chicken and Turkey  
1 / 3  
1 / 4  
1 / 3  
3 / 4  
5 / 6  
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Duck and Goose  
Tin foil  
Tin foil  
6
9
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Pheasant, Partridge and Wild  
Duck  
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Hare ans Rabbit  
Tin foil  
6
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Venison  
Tin foil or Cling film  
Tin foil or Cling film  
9
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Large Fish  
4 / 6  
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Small Fish  
Crustaceans  
Shell Fish  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
2 / 3  
3 / 6  
3
Not required  
Not required  
Store in salt water in aluminium  
containers or plastic containers  
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Boiled Fish  
Fried Fish  
Tin foil or Cling film  
Plastic bags  
12  
In hot water  
4 / 6  
Directly in pan  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Fruits and Vegetables  
Food  
Preparation  
Blanching  
time  
Wrapping  
Storage  
(months)  
Thawing  
time  
Apples and Pears  
Peel and cut intoslices  
Peel and pit  
2’  
In containers  
(cover with syup)  
12  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Apricots, Peaches,  
Cherries and Plums  
1’ / 2’  
In containers  
(cover with syrup)  
12  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Strawberries,  
Blacjberries and  
Raspberries  
Rinse and dry  
In container  
(cover with sugar)  
10 / 12  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Cooked Fruit  
Cut, cook and strain  
Wash, cut and crush  
In containers (add  
10% sugar)  
12  
10 / 12  
12  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Fruit juice  
In containers  
(sugar to taste)  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Cauliflower  
Remove leaves, cut head into  
small pieces and blanch in  
water and a little lemon juice  
2’  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
Not required  
Cabbage and Brussel  
Sprouts  
Wash and cut into small  
pieces  
1’ / 2’  
10 / 12  
At room  
temperature  
Peas  
Shell and wash  
2’  
2’  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
12  
10 / 12  
12  
Not required  
Not required  
Not required  
French Beans  
Wash and slice if required  
Carrots, Peppers and  
Turnips  
Peel, wash and slice if  
necessary  
3’ / 4’  
Mushrooms and  
Asparagus  
Wash, peel and cut up  
3’ / 4’  
2’  
Plastic bags or  
containers  
6
At room  
temperature  
Spinach  
Wash and mince  
Plastic bags  
12  
At room  
temperature  
Vegetable for Soups  
Various Foods  
Bread  
Wash and cut up into small  
pieces  
3’  
Plastic bags or  
containers  
6 / 7  
Not required  
Preparation  
Blanching  
time  
Wrapping  
Storage  
(months)  
Thawing  
time  
Plastic bags  
4
At room  
temperature  
and in the oven  
Cakes  
Plastic bags  
6
About 10  
minutes at  
room  
temperature,  
cook at  
100/200 C  
Cream  
Butter  
Plastic containers  
6
At room  
temperature or  
in refrigerator  
In original  
6
In refrigerator  
wrapping or tin foil  
Boiled Food or  
Vegetable Soup  
Plastic or glass  
containers  
3 / 6  
At room  
temperature or  
in hot water  
Eggs  
Freeze without  
shells in small  
containers  
10  
At room  
temperature or  
in refrigerator  
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS  
- Keep the Door Closed  
- Install the Appliance Correctly  
Open your doors only when necessary, remember that every  
time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To  
bring bring the temperature back to the proper level, the motor  
must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming a  
substantial amount of energy.  
This means that the appliance should be installed away  
from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.  
- Correct temperature settings  
Set the refrigerator temperature to one of the middle settings.  
Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great  
deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage  
life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may ruin  
vegetables and cheese.  
- Check the Door Seals  
Keep the seals clean and make sure that they fit tightly against  
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.  
- No Hot Foods  
A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the  
temperaturesignificantly, allowfoodtocooltoroomtemperature  
before storing.  
- Do not Overfill  
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air  
circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air  
circulation and overwork the compressor.  
- Check you appliance for build up of ice  
Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer  
and immediately defrost it if the layer becomes too thick. (see  
CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE).  
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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE  
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance  
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off  
the general switch in your home).  
Cleaning and Special Maintenance  
Before cleaning the appliance, first switch off and  
remove the plug from the socket.  
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless  
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use  
sealed containers to store foods, in order to prevent spills  
which could stain and cause unpleasant, difficult to remove  
odours.  
- Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli-  
ance. Cean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked in  
warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution, which is,  
among other things, a good disinfectant. If you do not have  
any in the house, you can use a neutral soap.  
- DO NOT use abrasive detergents, bleach or deterents con-  
taining ammonia. NEVER use solvent based products.  
- All removable parts should be taken out and soaked in  
warm soapy water or detergent. Rinse and dry them  
thoroughly before putting them back in the appliance.  
Defrosting  
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.  
Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than  
those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up  
the defrosting process.  
How to Defrost the Refrigerator  
This appliance defrosts automatically and the condensed  
water is channelled to the back of the appliance toward the  
drain installed for this purpose (fig. 3). Here, the heat pro-  
duced by the compressor will make it evaporate. The only  
thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole  
of the drain, which is located behind the fruit and vegetable  
crisper, keeping it clear so that the water drains properly.  
How to Defrost the Freezer  
- When the appliance is not used for a long time, remember  
to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leave the doors open  
to prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant odors.  
- Remember to regularly remove the frost with the scraper  
provided (do not use knives or metal objects).  
- If the frost is more than 5 mm thick, the freezer should be  
defrosted.  
- Replacing the light bulb. The bulb for lighting the interior of  
the refrigerator is located at the back of the thermostat box.  
When replacing the lamp, unplug the appliance from the elec-  
trical socket, unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it  
with another with a wattage no higher than 15W (fig. 6).  
Fig. 6  
Proceed as follows:  
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-
Turn the temperature control (A) to the setting.  
Then wrap all the frozen and fast-frozen food in news  
paper, placing it either in the refrigerator or in a cool  
place.  
-
-
Leave the freezer door open so that the frost thaws  
completely.  
You can speed this process by placing containers of  
warm water in the compartment.  
The unit is provided with a system which allows the defrost  
water to be collected in a container, the container should be  
placed beneath the unit (see figs. 4 and 5).  
Fig. 3  
Fig. 4  
Fig. 5  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The appliance makes too much noise.  
Nothing works  
Check that:  
The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the  
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).  
Check that:  
· The refrigerator is level.  
· The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects  
that vibrate and make noise.  
· The mains switch in your home is on.  
· There has not been a power cut.  
· The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched  
on.  
· The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket  
to check.  
· The fuse in the plug is ok - if not replace it,  
(see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION).  
There is water on the bottom of the  
refrigerator.  
Check that:  
The refrigerator and the freezer do not  
cool properly.  
· The defrost drain is clear from any blockage (see fig. 3).  
Check that:  
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or  
the problem persists, call Creda Service (see KEY  
CONTACTS, back page) and inform them of:  
- the type of problem  
- the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative  
numbers (S/N)  
· The doors close well and that the seals are not damaged  
· The doors have not been left open too long.  
· The thermostat knob is on the correct setting.  
· The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled.  
The food inside the refrigerator is too cold  
Check that:  
· the temperature setting is too low (or not the best).  
· The food is not in contact with the back wall - which is the  
coldest part.  
Information can be found on the rating plate located at the  
bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.  
More Troubleshooting information and general product advice  
can be found on our website at:  
The motor runs constantly  
Check that:  
· the temperature control is on the correct setting.  
· the doors have not been open continuously.  
· The room temperature is too high.  
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always  
refuse spare parts which are not originals.  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Creda's continued commitment to helping the environment, we reserve the right to  
use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material  
wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with  
the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be  
plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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NOTES  
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NOTES  
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April 2003 Part no. FP193 - 01  
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