- Cord-free serving
- Auto shutoff with boil-dry protection
- Wide opening for easy cleaning,The modern soft blue illumination in the glass kettle along with a brushed, stainless steel base is compact, space-saving and looks great on the kitchen counter.
- Built-in mesh filter,Dimensions (inches): 9.88 H x 8.63 W x 6.25 D
- Glass sides & Stainless steel accents
2067 Features: -Soft blue illumination. -Faster than microwave and safer than stovetop kettle. -Cord-free serving. -Auto shutoff with boil-dry protection. -Wide opening for easy cleaning. Color: -Blue. Capacity: -1.8 Quarts. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -17". Overall Width - Side to Side: -12". Overall Depth - Front to Back: -9". Overall Product Weight: -8 lbs.
Hamilton Beach 40865 Glass Electric Kettle
Tea? Hot chocolate? Instant soup? If you have a taste for it, the Hamilton Beach 1.7 liter Glass Kettle can have it ready in minutes, incorporating the best of Good Thinking. With 1500 watts, this electric kettle can boil water faster than a microwave, and is safer to use than a stovetop kettle because it automatically turns off when the water reaches a boil. The modern soft blue illumination in the glass kettle along with a brushed, stainless steel base is compact, space-saving and looks great on the kitchen counter. Serving at the table is no problem as the kettle lifts right off the 360-degree rotating base without the cord. The powerful rapid-boil system provides fast heating from any standard outlet and the auto shut-off function helps keep the kettle from boiling dry. 1.7 liter Glass Kettle features a stay-cool handle, push-button lid and easy-pour spout that make filling and serving easy. A cord wrap is under the base for space-saving storage when not in use.
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UPDATE: Sixteen months of daily use later, my kettle works (and looks) as it did the day I received it. Highly recommended.
I've owned this kettle for little over a month and am very happy with this purchase. It's rated at 1500W, so I just need to remember not to use my toaster (on the same circuit) while boiling water. Since it boils .5 liters in less than two minutes, I don't need to wait too long before making toast. Other than at breakfast, this kettle is put to use at least two or three times every evening and all throughout the day on weekends.
The glass construction is sturdy and flaw-free, while the stainless steel heating plate stands up well to the (somewhat hard) San Jose water. Every couple of weeks I'll swish around some white vinegar and the kettle is once again like new.
For those concerned with BPAs, there is a small mesh screen for the pouring spout, and appears easy to detach from the lid if not wanted. I do not notice any plastic odors or flavors from leaving it in place.
I do like the blue LED illuminating the kettle, it's evocative of a traditional kettle over a gas flame. The kettle automatically shuts off roughly ten seconds after reaching a full, rolling boil.
A very good value.
I've owned this kettle for little over a month and am very happy with this purchase. It's rated at 1500W, so I just need to remember not to use my toaster (on the same circuit) while boiling water. Since it boils .5 liters in less than two minutes, I don't need to wait too long before making toast. Other than at breakfast, this kettle is put to use at least two or three times every evening and all throughout the day on weekends.
The glass construction is sturdy and flaw-free, while the stainless steel heating plate stands up well to the (somewhat hard) San Jose water. Every couple of weeks I'll swish around some white vinegar and the kettle is once again like new.
For those concerned with BPAs, there is a small mesh screen for the pouring spout, and appears easy to detach from the lid if not wanted. I do not notice any plastic odors or flavors from leaving it in place.
I do like the blue LED illuminating the kettle, it's evocative of a traditional kettle over a gas flame. The kettle automatically shuts off roughly ten seconds after reaching a full, rolling boil.
A very good value.
By Marie N.
This is the fasted tea kettle I've ever had. I had another Hamilton Beach red stainless steel tea kettle which was also very very fast in boiling like this one but this one is prettier. It's a better option because it's glass and lights are blue and visible as seen in photo. It boils water in 60 seconds. By the time I turn it on, get my cup and tea, and put the tea away, and close the mug cabinet -- the water has already behind boiling. It's well worth it and I'm a product reviewer by personal hobby interest. I would recommend this to everyone and anyone. The reason I purchased this one and am retiring my other one is because it stained the bottom with calcium and rust because I had left water in it without realizing it for a day. So empty it out after each use and even go as far as wiping it with a dry cloth or paper towel to maintain.
By Hanna Haymaker
I absolutely loved this kettle. It's super fast and the water gets heated in minutes. Not only do I use this for tea, I also use it to fill my hot water bottle and warm baby bottles. It is one of the most handy appliances I have ever owned. I use it every day. When the water heats up the bubbles look so cool with the blue light. And it's great that it clicks off. For some of us busy folks we tend to forget about stuff. Absolutely great product
By A. Thompson
This makes my daily tea and coffee habit a breeze. For years, I purchased stove top kettles, which would rust or start to fall apart (and yes, I purchased good name brands and followed manufacturing directions. Stuff just isn't made to the same quality standard as they once were). I finally decided enough is enough, swapped out my rusted heap of a stovetop boiler for this electric version, and never looked back. I love it. It boils water in a fraction of the time it took my old kettle to heat. The blue illumination is really pretty. I'm not sure it serves any function beyond indicating the unit is on, but I enjoy it. The directions claim scale buildup can be an issue with this. I use only filtered or purified water in mine, and so far I've not had a single issue with buildup or discoloration. Condensation does form inside it when not in use, so I leave the lid up (in the open position) when not in use, which prevents this issue. Even if I leave water in the kettle, if the lid is open, condensation does not form. Two thumbs up!
By Ronald M. Chavin
Both Hamilton Beach products will create, in a very short time, boiling hot water that tastes as good as the boiling hot water created by a stainless steel stovetop frying pan or stainless steel stovetop pot.
[However, discard the boiling hot water created by these 2 Hamilton Beach products during the first 2 boiling cycles because the resulting water will NOT taste good].
Both Hamilton Beach products are economically priced at about $30.00 each with free shipping.
[However, the price of the Hamilton Beach 40989e Stainless Steel Kettle moves around wildly. I bought it for $36.14 (with free shipping) but it then suddenly became priced at under $29 (with free shipping) and it is now priced somewhere in between these 2 extremes].
Both Hamilton Beach products are rated for 1,500 watts, 120 volts, and 60 hertz.
Both Hamilton Beach products will raise the temperature of the water to 100 degrees Celsius (boiling temperature) in less than 6 minutes for 1.2 liters of water, in less than 8 minutes for 1.9 liters of water, and in less than 9 minutes for 2.2 liters of water.
[1.0000 liter of water weighs exactly 1.0000 kilogram and is equivalent to 1.0567 U.S. liquid quarts of water].
After automatically shutting off, both Hamilton Beach products will keep the boiling water that they contain quite hot for a very long time.
[However, because stainless steel conducts heat just slightly better than glass, the boiling water inside of the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle might cool off at a just slightly slower rate than the boiling water inside of the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle].
The black plastic base of the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle and the shiny metal-coated plastic base of the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle look very similar but they are NOT interchangeable. Both Hamilton Beach kettles will not operate at all if used on top of the base that came supplied with the other product.
The warranty for both products will become void if either of these 2 Hamilton Beach products are misused for brewing tea or coffee directly inside of the kettle.
This product, the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle, is better than the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle for boiling frozen fish filets which are enclosed in sealed, clear, plastic pouches because the diameter of the opening at the top of the kettle is much wider on the Glass Kettle than on the Stainless Steel Kettle. However, the instructions say that Hamilton Beach kettles should only be used for making boiling hot water.
This product, the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle, doesn't rust as easily as the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle, which develops minor spots of rust, especially at the very top opening circle of the kettle.
Although both Hamilton Beach kettles are rated for exactly 1.7 liters, the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle can hold substantially more water than the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle. Both Hamilton Beach kettles can be filled with much more water than the "Maximum Line" and still operate with excellent results.
[Go up to about 1.9 liters of water on the Stainless Steel Kettle and up to about 2.2 liters of water on the Glass Kettle. Going any higher will cause spillage of a tiny amount of boiling hot water at the very conclusion of the boiling cycle].
Although the orange-red indicator light on the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle is quite adequate in every way, the blue indicator light on the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle, which illuminates the entire kettle and illuminates the entire room like a lava lamp, is better because it is easier to see from a much greater distance.
The dispensing beaks on these 2 Hamilton Beach kettles are shaped somewhat differently. On the Glass Kettle, the dispensing beak is larger and less likely to cause unwanted spills of boiling hot water at the beginning when pouring boiling hot water out of a maximum-filled kettle. However, the larger dispensing beak on the Glass Kettle is clumsier for accurately dispensing small quantities of boiling hot water, especially after the Glass Kettle is mostly empty. By contast, the smaller dispensing beak on the Stainless Steel Kettle is more accurate for dispensing small quantities of boiling hot water, especially after the Stainless Steel Kettle is mostly empty. Unfortunately, for mysterious reasons that I can't fully explain, the Stainless Steel Kettle is substantially more likely to cause unwanted spills of boiling hot water at the beginning when pouring boiling hot water out of a maximum-filled kettle.
Overall, the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle is somewhat more attractive than the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle, especially if it is maintained by polishing away any spots of corrosion (rust) on the stainless steel and wiping away any food stains.
The Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle tends to leak a very tiny amount (about 2 or 3 drops) of water, which is NEVER hot, where the black plastic on/off lever (switch handle) is located. By contast, the somewhat difficult-to-see clear plastic on/off lever (switch handle) on the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle never leaks any water.
[By the way, the photograph of the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle is wrong because it shows a stainless steel kettle with a clear plastic on/off lever (switch handle). However, after purchasing it, we will receive a stainless steel kettle with an easy-to-see black plastic handle].
The biggest advantage of the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle is that the water level is extremely easy to see. This is in sharp contast to the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle, in which judging the height of the water level is inconvenient and difficult.
The biggest disadvantage of the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle is that both the upper flap and big side handle were designed to look as sexy (attractive) as possible at the expense of making them less functional: (1)The uppermost part of the big side handle on the Glass Kettle gets too hot and this problem is worsened by the sexy (attractive) metal trim, which tends to corrode (rust) slightly within the first month of use. (2)The upper flap (lid) on the Glass Kettle is clumsy and difficult to use. This is in sharp contrast to the completely black upper flap (lid) on the Stainless Steel Kettle, which is convenient to open and close.
CONCLUSION: The Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle is slightly better overall than the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle. This overall difference would have been even greater if Hamilton Beach had designed the upper flap and big side handle of their Glass Kettle for maximum function instead of for maximum sexiness.
NOTE ABOUT CORROSION: Molybdenum is plentifully mined in the United States and is strongly begging for uses. Molybdenum ends up being used in place of niobium in stainless steel alloys that were made in the U.S. Meanwhile, Japanese stainless steel alloys and more recently, Brazilian stainless steel alloys, are high in niobium and low in molybdenum. Although more expensive than molybdenum, niobium (columbium) aids in the corrosion resistance, strength, and overall quality of stainless steel alloys. The decorative stainless steel areas of Hamilton Beach products will frequently rust, especially in humid climates such as Hawaii, Washington State, Oregon, and the southern coastal areas of the southern U.S. states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. The good news is that the bottom stainless steel circle of Hamilton Beach electric kettles, which comes in contact with the boiling hot water, does NOT rust.
[However, discard the boiling hot water created by these 2 Hamilton Beach products during the first 2 boiling cycles because the resulting water will NOT taste good].
Both Hamilton Beach products are economically priced at about $30.00 each with free shipping.
[However, the price of the Hamilton Beach 40989e Stainless Steel Kettle moves around wildly. I bought it for $36.14 (with free shipping) but it then suddenly became priced at under $29 (with free shipping) and it is now priced somewhere in between these 2 extremes].
Both Hamilton Beach products are rated for 1,500 watts, 120 volts, and 60 hertz.
Both Hamilton Beach products will raise the temperature of the water to 100 degrees Celsius (boiling temperature) in less than 6 minutes for 1.2 liters of water, in less than 8 minutes for 1.9 liters of water, and in less than 9 minutes for 2.2 liters of water.
[1.0000 liter of water weighs exactly 1.0000 kilogram and is equivalent to 1.0567 U.S. liquid quarts of water].
After automatically shutting off, both Hamilton Beach products will keep the boiling water that they contain quite hot for a very long time.
[However, because stainless steel conducts heat just slightly better than glass, the boiling water inside of the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle might cool off at a just slightly slower rate than the boiling water inside of the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle].
The black plastic base of the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle and the shiny metal-coated plastic base of the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle look very similar but they are NOT interchangeable. Both Hamilton Beach kettles will not operate at all if used on top of the base that came supplied with the other product.
The warranty for both products will become void if either of these 2 Hamilton Beach products are misused for brewing tea or coffee directly inside of the kettle.
This product, the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle, is better than the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle for boiling frozen fish filets which are enclosed in sealed, clear, plastic pouches because the diameter of the opening at the top of the kettle is much wider on the Glass Kettle than on the Stainless Steel Kettle. However, the instructions say that Hamilton Beach kettles should only be used for making boiling hot water.
This product, the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle, doesn't rust as easily as the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle, which develops minor spots of rust, especially at the very top opening circle of the kettle.
Although both Hamilton Beach kettles are rated for exactly 1.7 liters, the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle can hold substantially more water than the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle. Both Hamilton Beach kettles can be filled with much more water than the "Maximum Line" and still operate with excellent results.
[Go up to about 1.9 liters of water on the Stainless Steel Kettle and up to about 2.2 liters of water on the Glass Kettle. Going any higher will cause spillage of a tiny amount of boiling hot water at the very conclusion of the boiling cycle].
Although the orange-red indicator light on the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle is quite adequate in every way, the blue indicator light on the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle, which illuminates the entire kettle and illuminates the entire room like a lava lamp, is better because it is easier to see from a much greater distance.
The dispensing beaks on these 2 Hamilton Beach kettles are shaped somewhat differently. On the Glass Kettle, the dispensing beak is larger and less likely to cause unwanted spills of boiling hot water at the beginning when pouring boiling hot water out of a maximum-filled kettle. However, the larger dispensing beak on the Glass Kettle is clumsier for accurately dispensing small quantities of boiling hot water, especially after the Glass Kettle is mostly empty. By contast, the smaller dispensing beak on the Stainless Steel Kettle is more accurate for dispensing small quantities of boiling hot water, especially after the Stainless Steel Kettle is mostly empty. Unfortunately, for mysterious reasons that I can't fully explain, the Stainless Steel Kettle is substantially more likely to cause unwanted spills of boiling hot water at the beginning when pouring boiling hot water out of a maximum-filled kettle.
Overall, the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle is somewhat more attractive than the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle, especially if it is maintained by polishing away any spots of corrosion (rust) on the stainless steel and wiping away any food stains.
The Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle tends to leak a very tiny amount (about 2 or 3 drops) of water, which is NEVER hot, where the black plastic on/off lever (switch handle) is located. By contast, the somewhat difficult-to-see clear plastic on/off lever (switch handle) on the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle never leaks any water.
[By the way, the photograph of the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle is wrong because it shows a stainless steel kettle with a clear plastic on/off lever (switch handle). However, after purchasing it, we will receive a stainless steel kettle with an easy-to-see black plastic handle].
The biggest advantage of the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle is that the water level is extremely easy to see. This is in sharp contast to the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle, in which judging the height of the water level is inconvenient and difficult.
The biggest disadvantage of the Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle is that both the upper flap and big side handle were designed to look as sexy (attractive) as possible at the expense of making them less functional: (1)The uppermost part of the big side handle on the Glass Kettle gets too hot and this problem is worsened by the sexy (attractive) metal trim, which tends to corrode (rust) slightly within the first month of use. (2)The upper flap (lid) on the Glass Kettle is clumsy and difficult to use. This is in sharp contrast to the completely black upper flap (lid) on the Stainless Steel Kettle, which is convenient to open and close.
CONCLUSION: The Hamilton Beach Glass Kettle is slightly better overall than the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Kettle. This overall difference would have been even greater if Hamilton Beach had designed the upper flap and big side handle of their Glass Kettle for maximum function instead of for maximum sexiness.
NOTE ABOUT CORROSION: Molybdenum is plentifully mined in the United States and is strongly begging for uses. Molybdenum ends up being used in place of niobium in stainless steel alloys that were made in the U.S. Meanwhile, Japanese stainless steel alloys and more recently, Brazilian stainless steel alloys, are high in niobium and low in molybdenum. Although more expensive than molybdenum, niobium (columbium) aids in the corrosion resistance, strength, and overall quality of stainless steel alloys. The decorative stainless steel areas of Hamilton Beach products will frequently rust, especially in humid climates such as Hawaii, Washington State, Oregon, and the southern coastal areas of the southern U.S. states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. The good news is that the bottom stainless steel circle of Hamilton Beach electric kettles, which comes in contact with the boiling hot water, does NOT rust.
By Rachel
After moving to the U.S, it wasn't long before I realized that a bag of Lipton just did not cut it, because us Brits; we love our tea! I was also surprised that at stores such as Walmart/Target etc, there really isn't a vast choice of electric kettles on offer either. But I get it, coffee is by far the more popular choice...
So my quest began about 6 years ago when I ended up buying a run of the mill electric kettle from a big box store. That guy finally gave up earlier this year though and so I turned to... Where else, but here of course, for a new one - and Amazon never fails to disappoint!
Here are a few points that impressed me about this item:
* Being familiar with the Hamilton Beach brand, their standard of quality met my expectations. None of the components feel cheap or flimsy. This kettle is well built.
* I was a bit wary about the glass on this kettle however. Initially I thought it might be too fragile and break easily but I've had no problems with that at all and on the contrary, it actually seems quite hard wearing.
* I really like the design. The stainless steel finish and the pretty blue light inside the look really cool.
* It's boils water quite fast. Probably less than 60 seconds I'd say, and it automatically turns off upon reaching boiling point. Just remember to snap the lid on firmly after filling it to ensure the water doesn't run dry!
*i found the price to be really fair - not expensive at all.
My husband are so happy with this purchase - it has even encouraged him to start grinding whole beans and using a French press for his much needed cup of coffee too. Now he says he'll never go back to instant or a Keurig pod.
So in conclusion, this is a great buy - one I'm so happy to come across on Amazon for a great price and one that can do justice to my precious, authentic English tea bags! :) (Yorkshire Tea by the way if anyone's interested).
Feel free to comment if you have any questions.
So my quest began about 6 years ago when I ended up buying a run of the mill electric kettle from a big box store. That guy finally gave up earlier this year though and so I turned to... Where else, but here of course, for a new one - and Amazon never fails to disappoint!
Here are a few points that impressed me about this item:
* Being familiar with the Hamilton Beach brand, their standard of quality met my expectations. None of the components feel cheap or flimsy. This kettle is well built.
* I was a bit wary about the glass on this kettle however. Initially I thought it might be too fragile and break easily but I've had no problems with that at all and on the contrary, it actually seems quite hard wearing.
* I really like the design. The stainless steel finish and the pretty blue light inside the look really cool.
* It's boils water quite fast. Probably less than 60 seconds I'd say, and it automatically turns off upon reaching boiling point. Just remember to snap the lid on firmly after filling it to ensure the water doesn't run dry!
*i found the price to be really fair - not expensive at all.
My husband are so happy with this purchase - it has even encouraged him to start grinding whole beans and using a French press for his much needed cup of coffee too. Now he says he'll never go back to instant or a Keurig pod.
So in conclusion, this is a great buy - one I'm so happy to come across on Amazon for a great price and one that can do justice to my precious, authentic English tea bags! :) (Yorkshire Tea by the way if anyone's interested).
Feel free to comment if you have any questions.
By W. Rawady
The clever aspect of this kettle is the reflection of the lights at water level so you can be quite environmentally conscious and only fill to the amount you require. People don't realise just how much power is gobbled up by over-filling kettles and the design of this glass boiler helps you avoid that. Pretty too! Good design at an affordable price
By Penny
I received this as a Hannukah gift so I can heat water at work!I have had the kettle now for a few months and so far I really enjoy it. Here is my review thus far.
Pros:
- It heats up faster than anything I have used previously!
- Decent size. A little bigger than a coffee pot.
- All of the coils/heating elements and located in the base.
- It is a quality product. It is not flimsy
- The spout is glass
- The glass gets hot but not scalding although the metal in the lid does get super hot. It's a small piece so not a worry of getting burned if I was to drop it.
- The lid opens automatically and at just the right speed. Doesn't pop open and isn't a pokey puppy.
- It's simple. The on switch under the handle is not flimsy and it shuts off automatically when you lift it off the base.
- It's quiet. I don't need bells and whistles. It heats up so fast it is not worth walking away to do something.
-I LOVE THE BLUE LIGHTS!!!
Cons:
- It is very breakable if dropped (hence the glass). I actually dropped mine from my desk and it shattered :( I ordered a second one because I love it so much. Handle with care!
Pros:
- It heats up faster than anything I have used previously!
- Decent size. A little bigger than a coffee pot.
- All of the coils/heating elements and located in the base.
- It is a quality product. It is not flimsy
- The spout is glass
- The glass gets hot but not scalding although the metal in the lid does get super hot. It's a small piece so not a worry of getting burned if I was to drop it.
- The lid opens automatically and at just the right speed. Doesn't pop open and isn't a pokey puppy.
- It's simple. The on switch under the handle is not flimsy and it shuts off automatically when you lift it off the base.
- It's quiet. I don't need bells and whistles. It heats up so fast it is not worth walking away to do something.
-I LOVE THE BLUE LIGHTS!!!
Cons:
- It is very breakable if dropped (hence the glass). I actually dropped mine from my desk and it shattered :( I ordered a second one because I love it so much. Handle with care!
By Marjie, Mother of 9
I bought this to replace a cheap plastic kettle I'd purchased, which began to impart the taste of plastic in my boiled water after only a month or so of use. This one was a terrific choice. The blue light in the bottom makes this kettle look very exciting (according to my husband and 16 year old son) while it's boiling, and while I don't find water exciting, it does look good. What I care about is that it boils water very fast - about 4-1/2 minutes for 1.2L. It also has a very wide opening, so I can put my hand right into the kettle to clean the calcium off the bottom when it starts to build up (hard water problems here). I've been using this about a month, and am very happy with it. It's large enough to make a full pot of hot chocolate for my daughters to share, fast enough to get my morning tea made before I've finished all of my early morning chores, and handy for making instant soup when I want some in the afternoons (we always have bouillon/base, dried veggies and pastina in the house for just that purpose). This was the right choice for a good kettle at a reasonable price.
By T. W. Trussell
I was looking for a cordless water kettle, and ordered this one based on strong reviews. I wasn't expecting to be entranced by it, however. From the first fill of clear water, completely visible through the glass wall of the kettle, and my downward flick of the paddle switch at the base of the handle, I was fascinated to see it glow blue. (The color is reminiscent of a ring of gas flames, in this case simulated by blue LEDs.) Then as the water heated and began to swirl and roil, the bubbles turned in graceful tumbles, and there was no question the water was quickly and completely boiling hot. Then the switch popped upward, the ring of blue extinguished, and we poured the first of many cups of hot water that day. I am certain the beautiful show seduced everyone in the household to brew their own tea or instant soup. The old stainless kettle on the stove seems so slow and opaque now.
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