PROFESSIONAL DEEP FRYER
DF250B
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
exceeds 12 minutes without oil. If this occurs, resetting of
the appliance is required.
16. If appliance still does not function after following reset
instructions, please contact a Waring Certified Customer
Service Center for assistance.
17. Be sure handles are properly attached to basket and locked
in place. See detailed assembly instructions.
18. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
19. Periodically check for looseness of screws or nuts and
retighten them. CAUTION: Overtightening can result in
stripping of screws or nuts or cracking of handle or feet.
20. Do not exceed 60 minutes ON time within a period of 2 hours.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
1. Always keep lid closed while deep fryer is cooking
food. Use basket handle to raise and lower basket.
Always raise basket out of hot oil and rest on basket
hook, to allow food to drain for 10 to 20 seconds before
opening lid.
2. BEWARE OF STEAM WHEN OPENING LID.
3. Wet food should be dried first with paper towels. Remove
loose ice from frozen foods. Close the lid when frying.
Beware of oil splattering when food is put into the oil.
4. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or
other objects during operation. Do not place any
objects on top of appliance while it is operating.
5. Be sure oil container is filled to at least the minimum
oil level. Do not fill above the maximum. Do not
operate appliance without oil or with an insufficient
amount of oil. Never pour oil into heated oil container.
6. Do not operate this appliance if the lid and the oil
container are not completely dry.
7. Keep this fryer out of reach of children while in use and
away from edges of countertops where it could be
pulled off or pushed over by children.
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8. Do not use any solid/hydrogenated oil, shortening or lard
in this deep fryer.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to countertop or tabletop finish,
use a nonflammable, heat-resistant coaster or placemat between
the appliance and the countertop or tabletop surface. Never
place on carpet, furniture, or other combustible materials.
PARTS
1. Stainless steel body
2. Viewing window
10. Standby/temperature
control
11. Power “On” indicator
light
3. Collapsible basket
handle
12. Oil “Ready” indicator
light
13. Heating element
14. Breakaway cord (not
shown; refer to page 4)
15. Reset button
16. Control panel
4. Lid with handle
5. Basket
6. Basket hook (not shown)
7. Enamel coated oil
container with pouring
spout
8. Hand grips
9. Mechanical timer
2
7
4
16
11
3
(not shown)
5
10
6
12
9
13
1
8
15
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Breakaway Cord and Polarized Plug
This appliance features a breakaway cord and polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other).
The breakaway cord is designed to
quickly disconnect from the appliance
when a pulling force is applied. NOTE:
The breakaway cord can fit into the
appliance in only one direction. Please
refer to printing on the cord connector
that states “this side up.” To reduce the
risk of electric shock, a polarized plug
is used. This plug is intended to fit only
into a polarized outlet. If the plug does
not fit into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify
the plug in any manner.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a long cord.
EXTENSION CORD USE
An extension cord or longer detachable cord is not
recommended for use with deep-fat fryers.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances,
your appliance may not operate. It should be operated on
an electrical circuit that is free from other appliances. If you
are not sure of the reason for overloading or cannot find a
separate circuit, contact a qualified electrician.
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HOW TO USE YOUR WARING PRO
PROFESSIONAL DEEP FRYER
1. This appliance is designed for household use only.
It is not intended for commercial use.
2. Before you use the Waring Pro® Professional Deep
Fryer for the first time, remove all packaging materials
and follow cleaning instructions in this book (see
next page).
3. Lift off lid covering oil container.
4. Remove basket from oil container. Attach handle
to basket by squeezing posts and assembling as
in diagram.
5. Pour approximately one gallon of good quality vegetable,
corn, canola, soybean, or peanut oil into reservoir until
it reaches between the “Min” and “Max” marks inside
container. DO NOT OVER- OR UNDER-FILL.
6. Put lid on deep fryer.
7. Attach breakaway cord to the back of the appliance,
then plug into outlet.
8. When unit is plugged in power light will turn on.
9. Set the temperature control knob to the desired
temperature. The oil “Ready” light will turn green once
the oil has reached the desired temperature.
10. Lift lid and place basket onto hook in oil container.
Put food into basket. Do not exceed the MAX fill line on
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the basket. Replace lid and then lower basket into oil.
11. Set timer (up to 30 minutes) to cooking time specified,
depending on what you are cooking.
12. Timer will ring when set time has elapsed. Raise the
basket to see if the food has reached the required gold-
en color. This can also be checked through the viewing
window on the lid. If the food is done, carefully lift and
hang basket on hook inside the oil container. Allow oil
to drain 10 to 20 seconds. Open lid, remove basket, and
place cooked food onto absorbent paper towels.
NOTE: To preserve oil quality, do not add salt or spices to
the food until after it has been removed from the fryer.
13. WARNING: The timer does not switch appliance off.
14. When cooking is finished, turn temperature control to
standby. Unplug the breakaway cord from the wall
outlet before detaching from the appliance.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always unplug appliance, detach the breakaway cord
and let the oil cool down to room temperature before
cleaning.
2. Remove lid.
3. Lift out basket.
4. The control panel should never be immersed in
water or other liquids. Clean the outer surface of the
heating element with a damp cloth containing mild soap
solution or plain water.
5. Once oil has cooled, use spout on the corner to pour
oil into suitable container.
6. The frying basket should be hand washed before first
use and should be seasoned in oil before going into
the dishwasher for the first time. Lid and oil container
are dishwasher safe. Dry parts thoroughly after cleaning.
7. The stainless steel body is submersible and should be
washed by hand with warm soapy water.
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8. Ensure that both the lid and the oil container are
completely dry after washing and before use.
9. After cleaning, reassemble oil container, heating
element, basket and lid onto deep fryer. The heating
element must be seated properly or appliance will not
operate.
10. Warning: When cleaning, use care – under-edge of
deep fryer is sharp.
11. For storage, basket handle can be folded down to fit
inside container.
12. Tip: For ease in cleaning, wipe control panel with damp
microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloths are available in most
kitchenware stores.
NOTE: Oil staining on the heating element and oil
container can be easily cleaned with a plastic
scrubbing pad.
SAFETY FEATURES
The Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer is equipped with
the following features to ensure safety:
• Safety Interlock – The control panel/heating element
must be properly seated or deep fryer will not operate.
• Breakaway Cord – The cord is designed to quickly
disconnect from the appliance when a pulling force
is applied.
• Thermostat Overload Protection – Your Waring Pro®
Professional Deep Fryer is equipped with a thermostat
overload protection. If the unit heats up beyond the
recommended temperature level, the deep fryer will
automatically turn off. To reset, unplug the unit from the
wall outlet and allow it to cool down. Remove the control
panel and heating element from the unit.
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CAUTION: Heating element is extremely hot. Allow it to
cool thoroughly before removing it. You will find a reset
button on the front of the control panel below controls.
Using a toothpick or another long, thin object, push the
reset button and properly
place the control panel back
into position.
NOTE: The unit will not work
if the control panel is not
properly mounted. Plug the
unit back in, turn on and
continue use. If the unit still
does not operate, repeat the
steps above or call a Waring Certified Customer Service
Center for assistance.
HINTS
• When cooking foods dipped in fresh batter, first lower
basket. Using tongs, add food directly to oil. Use basket
to lift out food when finished cooking.
• Do not exceed the MAX fill line in the basket. This helps
maintain temperature of oil for better cooking results.
• Sort or cut food into pieces of uniform size. All the
food will then be cooked in the same amount of time.
To reduce splattering, remove excess moisture or ice
from food.
• Store oil in oil container for a limited time. When oil
has cooled to room temperature, pour into a suitable
container with lid and refrigerate.
• For best results, change oil in deep fryer after a
maximum of ten uses.
• It is important to follow the temperature recommendation
for every recipe. If the temperature is too low, the fried
food absorbs oil. If the temperature is too high, a crust
quickly forms on the outside while the inside remains
uncooked.
• For best results, drop freshly sliced food into basket one
piece at a time.
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FRYING FROZEN FOODS
• Due to their extremely low temperature, frozen foods
inevitably lower the temperature of the oil. For best
results, do not overload the basket with frozen foods.
• Follow the instructions on the frozen food package for
cooking time and temperature.
• Frozen foods are frequently covered with a coating of ice
crystals, which should be removed before frying. Lower
the basket very slowly into the oil in order to ensure that
oil does not boil over.
FILTERING AND CHANGING THE OIL
• Make sure the Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer is
unplugged and the oil has cooled before cleaning or
storing.
• The oil does not need to be changed after each use. In
general, the oil will be tainted rather quickly when frying
food containing a lot of protein (such as poultry, meat
or fish). When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and it
is filtered after each use, it can be used 8 to 10 times.
However, do not use the oil for longer than 6 months.
• WARNING: Always remove the plug from wall socket
before cleaning. Allow the Waring Pro® Professional
Deep Fryer and the oil to cool completely (approximately
2 hours) before cleaning. Never immerse the control
panel, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
RECIPES
Tips for Frying Breads
Heat oil to 375°F unless recipe specifies otherwise. A
cube of bread should brown in approximately 60 seconds.
Correct temperature is extremely important. If the
temperature is too high, breads will brown before the
insides have cooked; if it is too low, the bread will
absorb the fat and become soggy and greasy.
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Cook only as much as will float easily in the oil. Too much
added to the Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer will cause
the temperature to drop, and the food will be difficult to turn.
Turn bread when it rises to the top of the oil, taking
care not to pierce it. Lift cooked breads from the fryer;
allow them to drain for a moment, then place on paper
towels to drain.
Applesauce Spice Doughnuts
Makes about 24
31⁄3
1
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, divided
tablespoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
½
¾
¼
1⁄8
¾
2
teaspoon cinnamon
teaspoon ground allspice
teaspoon freshly grated/ground nutmeg
cup granulated sugar
tablespoons vegetable shortening
cup applesauce
1
2
large eggs
oil for frying
flour for dusting
powdered or granulated sugar for dusting
Place the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium
bowl and stir with a whisk to blend; reserve. Place the sugar
and shortening in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on
low speed, beat to blend and break up the shortening. Add
the applesauce and eggs; beat until smooth. Add the flour
mixture in two additions and blend on medium speed until
mixed. Cover dough and chill for a least 1 hour.
Divide dough into two equal portions. Place one portion
of dough on a generously floured surface and dust with
flour. Roll out to ½-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured
doughnut cutter and place doughnuts on a waxed paper
lined baking sheet or tray. Repeat with remaining dough.
Re-roll scraps and repeat.
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Heat vegetable oil in Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer
until it reaches 375°F. Carefully lower 3 doughnuts into the
hot oil – do not overcrowd! Fry on each side, about 1½ to 2
minutes, turning with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer.
Remove and drain on layered paper towels. Pat gently to
remove any excess oil, and sprinkle with desired amount
of sugar.
Hush Puppies
Makes about 20 to 30
1½
½
¼
¼
¼
1⁄3
cups cornmeal
teaspoon salt
teaspoon baking soda
cup finely chopped white or green onion
cup buttermilk
cup water
oil for frying
Heat oil in Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer until it
reaches 375°F. While the oil is heating, make the Hush
Puppy batter.
Combine cornmeal, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl.
Stir in onion. Add buttermilk and water – stir just to moisten
the dry ingredients. Make into rounded tablespoonfuls and
drop carefully into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turn-
ing once with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer. Remove from
the oil. Drain on layers of paper towels. Serve immediately.
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Makes 24 pieces
oil for frying
12
½
chicken wings
cup unsalted butter, melted
5 – 8
tablespoons “Louisiana style” hot sauce
(such as Frank’s Louisiana Red Hot!TM)
tablespoon cider vinegar
1
blue cheese dressing and celery sticks, carrot sticks,
zucchini sticks
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Cut wing tips from wings and discard or reserve for making
chicken stock. Split each wing at the joint and cut through
so there are 2 pieces from each wing. Rinse and dry
completely. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, hot
sauce and cider vinegar and stir until completely blended.
Heat oil until it is 375°F. Put half the wings into the
Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer and cook until
browned and crispy, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove wings;
drain briefly on layered paper towels. Then stir hot, crispy
wings into the hot sauce mixture. Repeat with remaining
wings. Serve hot with cold vegetable sticks and blue
cheese dressing.
Note: If you have some guests who do not appreciate hot
and spicy, fry the wings as instructed and toss with your
favorite BBQ sauce or honey mustard sauce. For “suicidal”
strength wings, add Tabasco® or other hot sauce along with
the Louisiana style hot sauce.
Blue Cheese Dressing
½
½
½
cup mayonnaise (regular or lowfat)
cup sour cream (regular or lowfat)
cup crumbled blue cheese
1
¼
teaspoon finely chopped garlic
cup finely chopped parsley
1 – 2
1
tablespoons finely chopped onion
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir well to blend. Cover
and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, to
allow flavors to blend.
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Fried Calamari
Makes about 4 servings
vegetable oil for frying
2½
2
1
pounds cleaned calamari, including some tentacles
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
tablespoon finely chopped parsley
teaspoon granulated garlic
1
1
teaspoon each: kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
marinara sauce for dipping
fresh lemon wedges for garnish
Rinse and drain the calamari; place on thick layers of paper
towels, pressing and blotting them completely dry with
another layer of paper towels on top. Cut the bodies into
½-inch rings, and cut tentacles into halves or quarters if large.
Heat oil to 360°F in the Waring Pro® Professional Deep
Fryer. Preheat the oven to 500°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with
a triple thickness of paper towels.
Place the flour, parsley, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper in
a jumbo resealable food storage bag. Working with about a
quarter of the calamari at a time, drop calamari into the bag,
seal and shake. Squeeze the sides of the bag to completely
coat the calamari. Take care that the pieces are individually
coated and not stuck together. Remove from the bag and
place on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Repeat until
all the calamari has been coated evenly with flour mixture.
Gently add calamari to hot oil, about 1 to 1½ cups at a time,
trying to let all the pieces drop in separately. Do not crowd
the calamari, because crowding will drop the temperature
of the oil. The calamari will be pale golden and just cooked
in about 40 to 60 seconds. Do not overcook – they will
become tough. Lift the calamari out, using a slotted spoon
or metal skimmer, and drain in a single layer on prepared
cookie sheets. Repeat with the remaining calamari. When all
the calamari have been fried, reheat them in the 500°F oven
for several minutes. Sprinkle lightly with a little more salt,
and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
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Herbed Beer Batter Onion Rings
Makes 2 to 4 servings
¾
1
½
1
1
¾
1 - 2
cup + 2 tablespoons lager or ale
cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
cup chopped fresh parsley
tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
teaspoon kosher salt
onions (about 1 pound total)
flour for dusting
vegetable oil for frying
kosher salt for sprinkling
In a medium bowl, whisk the beer into the flour until smooth.
Stir in the parsley, thyme, and garlic. Let batter stand 30
minutes. Stir in salt.
Cut onion crosswise into ½-inch thick slices. Remove and
discard skin, stem and root ends. Separate slices into rings.
Toss lightly with flour.
Heat vegetable oil in Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer
until it reaches 375°F. Working with about 4 or 5 rings at
a time, dip each ring into batter, and allow excess to drip
off. Carefully lower coated onion rings into deep fryer, one
at a time. Fry until golden, turning as needed, about
1 to 2 minutes. Lift out with tongs and place on layered
paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with kosher salt while hot,
and serve.
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Better than Fast Food French Fries
Makes about 6 servings
peanut or vegetable oil for frying
russet potatoes
2
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Heat oil in Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer to 325°F.
Cut potatoes into french fry-cut uniform sticks (about
6 x 6 mm) or into slices ¼ inch or less thick. As you cut,
place the potatoes in a bowl of ice water to keep them from
turning brown.
Drain and dry the potato strips completely and thoroughly.
They cannot be at all wet, or the oil will spatter and
spit. Fry the potatoes in small batches. Cook for about
3 minutes, remove and drain on layers of paper towels.
Increase temperature of oil to 375°F. In small batches again,
fry the potatoes for a second time, this time about
4 minutes, until golden and crispy. Drain on fresh layers of
paper towels. Season to taste and serve immediately.
Seasoning suggestions: herb blends, Cajun or Creole
seasonings, and chili powder.
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Crispy Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce
Makes 6 servings
3
3
1
tablespoons kosher salt
tablespoons brown sugar
cup boiling water
12
4
1
½
¼
¼
¼
¾
ice cubes
skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground pepper
teaspoon paprika
teaspoon granulated garlic powder
cup buttermilk or regular milk
Honey Mustard Sauce
½
¼
cup honey
cup Dijon mustard (regular or grainy)
Combine salt, sugar and boiling water in a medium-large
heat-proof bowl. Stir until sugar and salt are completely
dissolved. Add ice. Cut chicken into ½ x 2-inch strips.
Place cut chicken in the chilled brine mixture and refrigerate
for 30 to 60 minutes.
Combine the flour with the salt, pepper, paprika, and
granulated garlic in a shallow bowl. Blend honey and
mustard to make honey mustard sauce.
When ready to cook, drain chicken and pat completely dry.
Heat oil in Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer to 375°F. Dip
the drained and dried chicken strips in buttermilk and roll in
flour to coat well. Place the strips on a plate. Carefully place
the chicken strips in the hot oil in batches. Cook,
turning once, for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on
layers of paper towels and serve with honey mustard sauce.
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DEEP FRYING GUIDE – Fresh or Uncooked Foods
Fresh indicates food prepared from a recipe or purchased
fresh, not frozen. Read package label to determine if
prepared, packaged foods are NOT precooked. If frozen, do
not thaw; place foods directly from package into preheated
oil. If there are ice granules around prepared foods, set
pieces on a paper towel and pat dry. Moist vegetables
will cause the oil to splatter.
Frying times may vary because of food temperature,
quantity and size of pieces. Best results are obtained when
food is cooked in small batches and size of pieces is
uniform. Check deep fried foods at the shortest times given;
deep fry until heated through.
Low heat 325°F
Turkey thighs, bone-in, skin-on. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 – 22 min.
Turkey breast, bone up, skin down . . . . . . . . . . 30 – 35 min.
Breaded eggplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6 min.
Breaded portabella mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4½ – 5 min.
Medium heat 350°F
Frozen chicken nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½ – 6 min.
Breaded chicken tender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3½ – 4½ min.
Breaded, boneless chicken breasts . . . . . . . . . . 5½ – 6 min.
Breaded bone-in pork chops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7½ – 8 min.
Egg rolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 min.
Chimichangas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 7½ min.
Large shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 2 min.
High heat 375°F
Red potato chips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 min.
Yam potato chips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 2½ min.
American fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6 min.
Thin french fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 3½ min.
Thick french fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3½ – 4 min.
Curly french fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4½ – 5 min.
Egg rolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6½ – 7 min.
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DEEP FRYING GUIDE – Prepared Foods
Prepared foods listed in this chart are breaded and cooked
prior to packaging. If frozen, do not thaw; place foods
directly from package into preheated oil. If there are frozen
ice granules around prepared foods, set pieces on a paper
towel and pat dry.
Use this chart as a guide to deep frying times. Best results
are obtained when food is cooked in small batches and size
of pieces is uniform. Check deep fried foods at the shortest
times given; deep fry until heated through.
Low heat 325°F
Onion rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6 min.
Medium heat 350°F
Chicken tenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½ – 6 min.
Chicken nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4 min.
Chicken pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8 min.
Small mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2½ – 3 min.
Medium shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 2½ min.
Small shrimp pops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 2 min.
High heat 375°F
Large or fantail shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 2 min.
Mozzarella sticks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 3 min.
Halibut fish fillets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 3½ min.
Halibut fish balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 3 min.
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