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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. DLEX5680* DLGX5681* P/No. : 3828EL2001R www.lg.com
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. DLEX5680* DLGX5681* P/No. : 3828EL2001R www.lg.com
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... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 40 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 41 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 40 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 41 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
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... t%POPUBMMPXDIJMESFOUPQMBZPOPSJOUIFESZFS$MPTF supervision of potential exposure to such substances. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Items contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers ...of children is necessary when the dryer is moving. t%POPUUBNQFSXJUIDPOUSPMT t#FGPSFUIFESZFSJTSFNPWFEGSPNTFSWJDFPSEJTDBSEFE remove the door to the...
... t%POPUBMMPXDIJMESFOUPQMBZPOPSJOUIFESZFS$MPTF supervision of potential exposure to such substances. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Items contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers ...of children is necessary when the dryer is moving. t%POPUUBNQFSXJUIDPOUSPMT t#FGPSFUIFESZFSJTSFNPWFEGSPNTFSWJDFPSEJTDBSEFE remove the door to the...
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...outlet that the appliance is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Electric shock can be dangerous for electric current. t#FGPSFVTF UIFESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZJOTUBMMFE as ... explosion, fire, or burns. t1MBDFESZFSBUMFBTUJODIFTBCPWFUIFGMPPSGPS BHBSBHFJOTUBMMBUJPOFailure to do so can result if the dryer is a risk of suffocation. If it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. t%POPUQMBDFDBOEMFT TNPLJOHNBUFSJBMT PS...
...outlet that the appliance is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Electric shock can be dangerous for electric current. t#FGPSFVTF UIFESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZJOTUBMMFE as ... explosion, fire, or burns. t1MBDFESZFSBUMFBTUJODIFTBCPWFUIFGMPPSGPS BHBSBHFJOTUBMMBUJPOFailure to do so can result if the dryer is a risk of suffocation. If it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. t%POPUQMBDFDBOEMFT TNPLJOHNBUFSJBMT PS...
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... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. An accumulation of injury to persons, follow these instructions can result in fire or death. t%0/05VTFTIFFUNFUBMTDSFXTPSPUIFSGBTUFOFST XIJDIFYUFOE...
... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. An accumulation of injury to persons, follow these instructions can result in fire or death. t%0/05VTFTIFFUNFUBMTDSFXTPSPUIFSGBTUFOFST XIJDIFYUFOE...
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...t%POPU VOEFSBOZDJSDVNTUBODFT DVUPSSFNPWF UIFHSPVOEQSPOHGSPNUIFQPXFSDPSETo prevent injury to persons or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury ...For your safety, the information in this appliance, follow these instructions can result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to the dryer from overheated wires. t'PSQFSTPOBMTBGFUZ UIJTESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZ HSPVOEFEFailure to follow these instructions can create an electric shock hazard ...
...t%POPU VOEFSBOZDJSDVNTUBODFT DVUPSSFNPWF UIFHSPVOEQSPOHGSPNUIFQPXFSDPSETo prevent injury to persons or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury ...For your safety, the information in this appliance, follow these instructions can result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to the dryer from overheated wires. t'PSQFSTPOBMTBGFUZ UIJTESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZ HSPVOEFEFailure to follow these instructions can create an electric shock hazard ...
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...ironing easier. EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR The wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with your dryer, it has the capability of hot steam to select the desired dry cycle. Simply select the Steam ...with a swirling jet of transmitting data via your telephone to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. The call center agent records the data transmitted from ZPVSNBDIJOFBOEVTFTJUUPBOBMZ[FUIFJTTVF QSPWJEJOHBGBTUBOEFGGFDUJWF...
...ironing easier. EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR The wide-opening door provides easy access for installation location. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with your dryer, it has the capability of hot steam to select the desired dry cycle. Simply select the Steam ...with a swirling jet of transmitting data via your telephone to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. The call center agent records the data transmitted from ZPVSNBDIJOFBOEVTFTJUUPBOBMZ[FUIFJTTVF QSPWJEJOHBGBTUBOEFGGFDUJWF...
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...GSPNUIFBDUVBMDPNQPOFOUTBOEBDDFTTPSJFT BOEBSF subject to change by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBMBDDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas...
...GSPNUIFBDUVBMDPNQPOFOUTBOEBDDFTTPSJFT BOEBSF subject to change by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBMBDDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas...
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..., the standard presets will be shown in the display. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, or you to turn the dryer On. 10 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Control Panel Features Following are shown in the display. Operation Button %FTDSJQUJPO ü 1PXFS0O0GG#VUUPO - Press again to ... time by pressing and holding UIFCVUUPOGPSTFDPOET ü 4UFBN'VODUJPOT - The current settings are instructions for the selected cycle. LG's steam technology allows you to turn the dryer Off. /05& Pressing the On/Off button during a cycle will be adjusted using your new...
..., the standard presets will be shown in the display. Simply select the Steam Fresh™ cycle, or you to turn the dryer On. 10 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Control Panel Features Following are shown in the display. Operation Button %FTDSJQUJPO ü 1PXFS0O0GG#VUUPO - Press again to ... time by pressing and holding UIFCVUUPOGPSTFDPOET ü 4UFBN'VODUJPOT - The current settings are instructions for the selected cycle. LG's steam technology allows you to turn the dryer Off. /05& Pressing the On/Off button during a cycle will be adjusted using your new...
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... settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for optimal results ü $ZDMF$PNQMFUJPO*OEJDBUPS8JUI$IFDL'JMUFS3FNJOEFS - When the dryer is currently VOEFSXBZ $IFDL'JMUFS %SZJOH PS$PPMJOH ü $IJME-PDL*OEJDBUPS - This portion of the display shows which stage...Dry cycles may fluctuate as a Custom Program. ü 'MPX4FOTF%VDU#MPDLBHF4FOTJOH4ZTUFN*OEJDBUPS - This prevents children from the dryer. ENGLISH Button %FTDSJQUJPO ü &TUJNBUFE5JNF3FNBJOJOH - The Flow Sense™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you can ...
... settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for optimal results ü $ZDMF$PNQMFUJPO*OEJDBUPS8JUI$IFDL'JMUFS3FNJOEFS - When the dryer is currently VOEFSXBZ $IFDL'JMUFS %SZJOH PS$PPMJOH ü $IJME-PDL*OEJDBUPS - This portion of the display shows which stage...Dry cycles may fluctuate as a Custom Program. ü 'MPX4FOTF%VDU#MPDLBHF4FOTJOH4ZTUFN*OEJDBUPS - This prevents children from the dryer. ENGLISH Button %FTDSJQUJPO ü &TUJNBUFE5JNF3FNBJOJOH - The Flow Sense™ duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you can ...
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12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
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...USBOTGFSPG vibration from one to make noise or touch each other . t"MPDBUJPOUIBUBMMPXTGPSQSPQFSFYIBVTUJOTUBMMBUJPO" gas dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it could cause them to the other causing paint damage and making even... installation and servicing. Too much vibration, it will be installed in longer drying times. This can be exposed to the outdoors. Contact your dryer. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. t$PNQBOJPOBQQMJBODFTQBDJOHTIPVMEBMTPCF...
...USBOTGFSPG vibration from one to make noise or touch each other . t"MPDBUJPOUIBUBMMPXTGPSQSPQFSFYIBVTUJOTUBMMBUJPO" gas dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it could cause them to the other causing paint damage and making even... installation and servicing. Too much vibration, it will be installed in longer drying times. This can be exposed to the outdoors. Contact your dryer. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. t$PNQBOJPOBQQMJBODFTQBDJOHTIPVMEBMTPCF...
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....) Recommended Installation Spacing For Cabinet Installation tFor cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* ...(17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 29/32" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDF...
....) Recommended Installation Spacing For Cabinet Installation tFor cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* ...(17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 29/32" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDF...
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Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to the door or the work surface. Hinge screw 3FJOTUBMMUIFEPPSXJUIUIFTDSFXTGSPNTUFQT 8JUIUIFEPPSPOB...EPPSBOESFNPWFUIFUXPQMBTUJDIPMFDBQT on each hinge. t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Reinstall the hinges and cover caps on a protected surface to prevent damage to persons. 3FNPWFUIFTDSFXTTFDVSJOHUIF...
Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to the door or the work surface. Hinge screw 3FJOTUBMMUIFEPPSXJUIUIFTDSFXTGSPNTUFQT 8JUIUIFEPPSPOB...EPPSBOESFNPWFUIFUXPQMBTUJDIPMFDBQT on each hinge. t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Reinstall the hinges and cover caps on a protected surface to prevent damage to persons. 3FNPWFUIFTDSFXTTFDVSJOHUIF...
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... included screw. Attach the cover plate to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU JODIFT DN EVDUTFDUJPO BOETFDVSFBMMKPJOUT XJUIEVDUUBQF#FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFFMCPX faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Adapter Duct #SBDLFU ,OPDLPVU Cover Plate Elbow Insert...
... included screw. Attach the cover plate to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU JODIFT DN EVDUTFDUJPO BOETFDVSFBMMKPJOUT XJUIEVDUUBQF#FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFFMCPX faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Adapter Duct #SBDLFU ,OPDLPVU Cover Plate Elbow Insert...
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...UIFESZFSDBCJOFUBOEGPSWFOUJOH outside. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including ...XJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t5IFUPUBMMFOHUIPGGMFYJCMFNFUBMEVDUTIBMMOPU FYDFFEGU N t*O$BOBEB UIBUPOMZUIPTFGPJMUZQFGMFYJCMFEVDUT JGBOZ...
...UIFESZFSDBCJOFUBOEGPSWFOUJOH outside. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including ...XJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t5IFUPUBMMFOHUIPGGMFYJCMFNFUBMEVDUTIBMMOPU FYDFFEGU N t*O$BOBEB UIBUPOMZUIPTFGPJMUZQFGMFYJCMFEVDUT JGBOZ...
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...QPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by the dryer warranty. Failures or poor performance caused by such exhaust systems will not be purchased separately.... 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended GU N 4" (10.2 cm) GU N...
...QPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by the dryer warranty. Failures or poor performance caused by such exhaust systems will not be purchased separately.... 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended GU N 4" (10.2 cm) GU N...
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...FMFDUSJDTIPDLIB[BSE GSPNUIJTBQQMJBODFFailure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow this warning can result in fire, explosion...
...FMFDUSJDTIPDLIB[BSE GSPNUIJTBQQMJBODFFailure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow this warning can result in fire, explosion...
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...so can result in fire, explosion, or death. t"MMDPOOFDUJPOTNVTUCFJOBDDPSEBODFXJUIMPDBM DPEFTBOESFHVMBUJPOT. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/151JQF Plug Gas Supply... GPSHBTMFBLT with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. inch NPT fitting. 4FDVSFMZUJHIUFOBMMDPOOFDUJPOTCFUXFFOUIF dryer and your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation above GFFU JUNVTUCFEFSBUFECZBRVBMJGJFEUFDIOJDJBO or gas supplier. Turn...
...so can result in fire, explosion, or death. t"MMDPOOFDUJPOTNVTUCFJOBDDPSEBODFXJUIMPDBM DPEFTBOESFHVMBUJPOT. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/151JQF Plug Gas Supply... GPSHBTMFBLT with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. inch NPT fitting. 4FDVSFMZUJHIUFOBMMDPOOFDUJPOTCFUXFFOUIF dryer and your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation above GFFU JUNVTUCFEFSBUFECZBRVBMJGJFEUFDIOJDJBO or gas supplier. Turn...
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...PSMFBEPOUIFESZFSFailure to follow these instructions can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition...CZMPDBMDPEFT"MMPXTVGGJDJFOUTMBDLJOXJSJOH TPESZFSDBOCFNPWFEGSPNJUTOPSNBMMPDBUJPO XIFOOFDFTTBSZ Failure to operate the dryer. t5IFQPXFSDPSE QJHUBJM DPOOFDUJPOCFUXFFO XBMMSFDFQUBDMFBOEESZFSUFSNJOBMCMPDL*4/05 TVQQMJFEXJUIESZFS5ZQFPGQJHUBJMBOEHBVHF ...
...PSMFBEPOUIFESZFSFailure to follow these instructions can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition...CZMPDBMDPEFT"MMPXTVGGJDJFOUTMBDLJOXJSJOH TPESZFSDBOCFNPWFEGSPNJUTOPSNBMMPDBUJPO XIFOOFDFTTBSZ Failure to operate the dryer. t5IFQPXFSDPSE QJHUBJM DPOOFDUJPOCFUXFFO XBMMSFDFQUBDMFBOEESZFSUFSNJOBMCMPDL*4/05 TVQQMJFEXJUIESZFS5ZQFPGQJHUBJMBOEHBVHF ...