Use and Care Manual
WineSteward™ Wine Cooler/
®
Epicure Beverage Center
Models: EF24LBCSS, EF24LWCZ1SS,
EF24RBCSS, EF24RWCZ1SS
Ta b l e o f C o n T e n T s
Important Safety Instructions ............................................. 1-2
Getting To Know Your Appliance.......................................... 3
Operating Your Appliance ............................................... 4-6
Care and Cleaning ......................................................... 7-8
Before You Call for Service.................................................. 9
Warranty and Services ..................................................... 10
Notes ........................................................................ 11-12
Warranty Card....................................................Back Cover
Part No. 100960 Rev. D
7081 625-00
Important Safety Instructions
INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
DANGER
CUSTOMER: Read this use and care manual completely before
using your appliance. Save it for future reference. It contains
important use and care information. Retain your sales receipt or
canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is required for
warranty service.
IMPORTANT: To prevent child entrapment and suffocation
when discarding an old appliance:
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Take off the door(s).
Leave the racks in place so children cannot easily climb
inside.
For warranty and service information, see page 10.
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Cut the prongs off the power plug and discard them.
If you have any questions (other than warranty questions), call:
Cut the power cable off and discard it separately from the
old appliance.
Dacor Customer Service
(800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not
store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and
liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Have the complete model and serial number identification of
your appliance ready. These numbers are found on the product
data label located inside the door on the left side. Record these
numbers below for easy access.
IMPORTANT: The interior light emits class 1M laser radiation.
To avoid severe eye injury or electric shock, do not remove the
light cover or attempt to change the light bulb. Only a qualified
service technician should replace the light.
Model number ________________________________________
Serial number ________________________________________
Date of purchase ______________________________________
WARNING
IMPORTANT: This appliance is equipped with a three prong
grounding electric plug for protection against possible electric
shock hazards. It must be plugged into a dedicated, grounded,
electrical outlet. If only a two prong electrical outlet is available,
it is the responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a
dedicated, properly grounded three prong electrical outlet. Do
not under any circumstances:
Since we continually improve the quality and performance of
our products, we may make changes to the appliance without
version of this manual.
Important Information About Safety
Instructions
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Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Use an adapter plug.
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible problems and situations that
can occur. Use common sense and caution when installing,
maintaining or operating this or any other appliance.
Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
Connect the appliance to an extension cord.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems
or situations that you do not understand.
NOTE: Use of an electrical outlet with a ground fault interrupter
(GFI) is not recommended.
Safety Symbols and Labels
Power cord with three
prong grounding plug
DANGER
DANGER – Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Grounded type
electrical outlet
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
READ AND SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when installing and using your wine cooler or beverage center, follow
basic safety precautions, including the following:
WARNING
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If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Make sure that this appliance has been properly installed by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation
instructions. Have the installer show you the location of the electrical outlet so that you know where and how to disconnect power.
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To prevent personal injury, property damage or damage to the unit, this appliance should only be unpacked and set up by two
people according to the accompanying installation instructions.
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Keep packaging materials away from children. Plastic sheets and bags can cause suffocation.
Connect this appliance to a 115 Vac, 15 Amp. circuit that is controlled by a circuit breaker or fuse. This appliance should have its
own separate grounded circuit.
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Do not install, repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A
qualified service technician should perform all other service.
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Before performing any type of service, disconnect the unit from electric power.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, the storage of wine and beverage products. It is not intended for commercial
use.
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Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or climb on any part of the appliance, including the door. Doing so may cause
damage, serious injury or death.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
If “F0” or “F1” appears on the display, a fault has occurred. Unplug the appliance and contact Dacor customer service.
CAUTION
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To protect the appliance from possible damage, allow it to stand in place 1/2 to 1 hour after moving before turning the electricity
on. Doing so allows the refrigerant and system lubrication to reach equilibrium.
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In the event of a power outage, minimize opening the door.
Do not allow the ventilation grill below the door to become obstructed. Make sure there is always good ventilation in front of the
appliance.
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When disconnecting the power cord, do not pull on the cable. Instead, grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet.
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Getting to Know Your Appliance
Model Identification
Beverage Centers:
Wine Coolers:
EF24LBCSS (handle on right)
EF24RBCSS (handle on left)
EF24LWCZ1SS (handle on right)
EF24RWCZ1SS (handle on left)
Additional Features
• User-friendly electronic controls
• Electronic display
Features
The right environment for your wines...
A vine is an extremely sensitive plant. Grape quality is dependent
on three factors: light, air humidity and ambient temperature. This
sensitivity continues even after the wine is bottled. To allow a
wine’s flavor to fully develop and to preserve the excellent aroma,
it has to be properly stored. Your wine cooler or beverage center
offers the best storage environment:
• Adjustable lighting
• Door open alarm
• Child-resistant lock on the control panel
• Easy to clean
• CFC-free
™
Wide temperature range: The unit has a wide temperature
adjustment range. It allows you to store wine at low tempera-
ture for superb aging or at a higher temperature for serving
wine lightly chilled. The temperature on beverage center
models can be set between 37 to 68°F (3 to 20°C) The tem-
perature on wine cooler models can be set between 41 to
68°F (5 to 20°C).
• Low energy consumption
1.5 Amp. @ 115 Vac, 60 Hz. for beverage center models
1.0 Amp. @ 115 Vac, 60 Hz. for wine cooler models
Temperature Requirements
Your appliance can operate within the room temperature limits
listed below. These temperature limits should not be exceeded.
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Wine cellar simulation: The fan on your wine cooler or
beverage center allows you to simulate the humid conditions
inside a wine cellar. High humidity prevents bottle corks from
drying out.
ROOM TeMPeRATuRe RequIReMeNTS
FOR PROPeR OPeRATION
61°F to 90°F (16°C to 32°C)
high storage capacity: High storage capacity allows you to
preserve the flavor of your favorite wines. The wine cooler
models can store 56 750 mL bottles of wine. The beverage
center models can store 29 750 mL bottles of wine and 88
eight ounce beverage cans at the same time.
Safety Features
• The refrigerant system on this appliance has been tested for
leaks.
• This appliance also complies with current safety regulations and
EC directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
Rack Locations (see diagrams above)
• In addition, this appliance complies with UL250 and is designed
to cool and store wine and beverages.
Slide-out racks: Hold up to nine bottles of wine each
Beverage shelves: Hold up to 44 eight ounce cans each
Bottom shelf: Holds up to 11 bottles of wine
All specifications subject to change without notice.
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Operating Your Appliance
Loading the Wine Racks
All of the wine racks on your wine cooler or beverage center slide
out for easy access except for the bottom shelf.
• Each of the slide out racks can hold up to nine 750 mL
Bordeaux bottles.
• The bottom shelf can hold up to 11 Bordeaux bottles.
• For maximum capacity, reverse the position of every other
bottle as shown.
Getting to Know the Control Panel
Temperature setting buttons
Child-resistant lock indicator
Temperature display
ON/OFF button
Interior LIGhT on/off button
ALARM on/off button
Turning the Power ON and OFF
• Clean your appliance before turning it on for the
first time. See the Care and Cleaning section.
• Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
The unit will come on.
• The alarm will sound and the temperature
Bottle Placement
display will flash because the beverage
Labeling Your Wines
compartment is warm when you first turn it on (see the Alarm
section for details). Push the ALARM button to turn the
alarm off while the compartment is cooling down to operating
temperature. The temperature display will continue to flash until
the interior has cooled.
• To turn the unit off, push and hold the ON/OFF button for about
three seconds. The display will turn off to indicate that the
appliance is off.
• The front of each slide out rack has a slot for attaching wine
labels. Labeling the front of the rack allows you to find the bottle
of wine you are looking for without having to pull the racks out
and look at the bottle labels.
• To turn it on, push the ON/OFF button until the display lights up.
Setting the Temperature
• You can obtain additional labels from your Dacor dealer or parts
distributor.
• Push the UP or DOWN button repeatedly to raise or lower the
temperature. You can change the settings in increments of 1°F
(or 1°C). The temperature setting will flash on the display while
you change it.
• After five seconds the display will stop flashing and the actual
temperature of the compartment will be displayed.
NOTE: Depending on the amount of temperature change, it
may take a few minutes to a few hours for the compartment
temperature to reach the newly adjusted temperature level.
Slot for Labels
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Operating Your Appliance
Setting up the Display (Set-up Mode)
In set-up mode you can turn the child resistant lock on and off
(see page 6 for details), set the temperature scale to Fahrenheit
or Celsius, and adjust the brightness of the display.
Turning on the Fan
When storing wine for long periods of time, turn on the fan. The
fan will increase the humidity level, which prevents bottle corks
from drying out. The fan will run continuously until turned off.
• To turn on the fan, push the LIGhT and ALARM buttons at the
same time.
Changing the temperature scale (ºF or ºC)
You can select the temperature scale that the unit uses to display
the temperature settings:
• Push and hold the LIGhT button for about five seconds to enter
set-up mode. The display will begin to flash.
• Push the UP or DOWN button repeatedly until the degree
symbol “ º ” flashes on the display.
• When the fan is on, pushing the LIGhT and ALARM buttons at
the same time turns it off.
Alarm
The alarm helps to protect your wines against
excessive temperature fluctuations. The alarm
sounds when the door is open for longer than
about 60 seconds. It also sounds when the interior
gets too warm or too cold. The temperature
display will also flash. It will continue to flash until
the temperature problem has been fixed, even if
the alarm has been muted.
• Push the LIGhT button. “ ºF ” or “ ºC ” will flash on the display.
• To mute the alarm, push the ALARM button.
Interior Lighting
You can set the interior lighting so that it is on all
the time, or so that it comes on only when the
door is open.
• Push the UP or DOWN button until the desired temperature
scale flashes on the display. Push the LIGhT button to select
the desired temperature scale.
• Push the ON/OFF button to exit set-up mode.
To make the light stay on (or turn off)
when the door is closed:
Within about two minutes, the appliance will change the
temperature scale on the display.
• Push the light button.
Changing the Display Brightness
• Push and hold the LIGhT button for about five seconds to enter
set-up mode. The display will begin to flash.
• Push the UP or DOWN button repeatedly until an “h” flashes on
the display. Push the LIGhT button. The current display
brightness level, from 1 to 5 will flash on the display. h1 is the
lowest level. h5 is the highest level.
• Push the UP or DOWN button repeatedly until the desired
brightness level flashes on the display. Push the LIGhT button
to select the desired brightness level.
• Push the ON/OFF button to exit set-up mode.
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Operating Your Appliance
Child-Resistant Lock
Door Lock (some models)
The child resistant lock feature makes it more difficult
for a child to tamper with the controls. The child
resistant lock indicator appears on the display when
the lock is on.
Some units come equipped with a door lock to prevent
unauthorized access.
To lock (or unlock) the control panel:
• Push and hold the LIGhT button for about five seconds to enter
set-up mode. The display will begin to flash.
• Push the UP or DOWN button repeatedly until “c” flashes on
the display.
The door is unlocked when the key is in the vertical position and
locked when in the horizontal position.
• Push the LIGhT button. “c0” or “c1” will flash on the display.
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c0 means that the lock is off.
c1 means that the lock is on.
Unlocked
Locked
CAUTION
During locking or unlocking of the door, hold on to the key at all
times. The lock cylinder is spring loaded and will eject the key if
you release your grip.
• Push the UP or DOWN button to select the desired mode. Push
the LIGhT button to select that mode.
• Push the ON/OFF button to exit set-up mode.
To lock the door:
1. With the door closed, insert the key into the lock as shown
below.
2. Turn the key 90° counterclockwise.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the door:
1. Insert the key into the lock.
2. Turn the key 90° clockwise (to the vertical position).
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Care and Cleaning
Replacing the Filter
WARNING
To avoid possible injury due to electric shock, disconnect
the power cord or turn off power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box before cleaning the appliance.
Air quality is an important part of preserving and maturing good
wine. To maintain good air quality, your Dacor wine cooler or
beverage center is equipped with an activated charcoal filter. It is
located on the rear wall.
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Clean only the parts of the appliance listed in this manual.
Clean them only in the manner specified.
Dacor recommends that you replace the filter at least once a
year. Filters (Dacor PN 101844) can be obtained from your Dacor
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. Steam
could penetrate the electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
To remove the old filter:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet or turn off
power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
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Do not allow water or cleaning fluids to penetrate into the
electrical components or ventilation grill.
2. Hold the filter by the handle in the center.
3. Turn it 90° to the left or right. Pull it out.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your appliance’s surfaces and accessories
during cleaning:
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Use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this
manual.
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Do not use abrasives such as steel wool, scouring pads,
rough sponges or scrub brushes.
Defrosting
2) Pull out
1) Turn handle 90°
The compartment of your appliance defrosts automatically. Water
may form on the rear wall as part of the defrost process. It drains
into a reservoir at the back of the appliance and is heated so that
it evaporates.
Cleaning the Surfaces
Stainless Steel Surfaces
To install the new filter:
CAUTION
1. Insert it with the handle in the vertical position.
2. Turn it 90° to the left or right until it clicks into place.
3. Reconnect the power.
Always wipe stainless steel (silver colored) surfaces with the
grain.
• Clean stainless steel surfaces with a mild solution of detergent
and warm water. Rinse and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner
(Dacor PN A302) on the stainless steel surfaces. Use it
according to the directions on the package.
• Stainless steel that is exposed to chlorine gas and moisture
may have some discoloration. This discoloration is normal. If
your unit is used in this type of environment, clean and polish
your stainless steel more often.
• If the surface discolors or rust appears, clean it quickly with a
non-abrasive cloth and protect it.
Glass Surfaces
• To remove finger prints on glass surfaces, use a mild glass
cleaner with a soft damp rag.
Other Surfaces
• Clean all other surfaces with a soft damp rag. You may soak the
rag with a mild detergent solution.
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Care and Cleaning
The Light
WARNING
IMPORTANT: The interior light emits class 1M laser radiation.
To avoid severe eye injury or electric shock, do not remove the
light cover or attempt to change the light bulb. Only a qualified
service technician should replace the light. The location of the
light is shown below only so that the customer can determine if
it is working.
The light fixture is mounted in the ceiling toward the front of
the unit. If it is not working, call your dealer or Dacor Customer
Service to have it replaced.
Light
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Before You Call for Service
Problem Solution Guide
PROBLeM
MAY Be CAuSeD BY
WhAT TO DO
Nothing works. Appliance does
Appliance not connected to
Make sure appliance is plugged in.
not cool, control panel display is electrical power.
off and light does not work.
Electricity to power outlet is off.
Turn power on at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box.
Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Appliance is turned off.
See Turning the Power On and Off on page 4.
Power outage.
No power.
Contact power company.
See nothing works above.
Light does not come on.
Light is turned off.
See Interior Lighting on page 5.
Light bulb burned out.
Call for service to have it replaced. See Getting Help on
page 10 for details.
Loud running noise.
Bottles vibrating.
Adjust bottles and racks to minimize vibration.
Appliance not standing firmly on
floor.
Check appliance leveling according to installation
instructions. If problem persists, contact installer. Have
installer level appliance or modify installation.
Appliance runs constantly.
Room temperature too hot.
Door has been left ajar.
Make sure room temperature is between limits on room
temperature chart on page 3. Adjust ventilation system if
necessary.
Make sure door is firmly shut.
Appliance mounted too close to
heat source.
Have a technician or installer modify the appliance
installation or the heat source.
A lot of bottles added to appliance. The appliance will run until it has had a chance to cool all
the bottles.
Temperature not cold enough.
Temperature not set properly.
See Setting the Temperature on page 4.
See Appliance runs constantly,
above.
“F0” or “F1” appears on the
display.
Appliance has a fault.
Disconnect the power cord. Call for service. See Getting
Help on page 10 for details.
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Warranty and Service
LIMITED 6TH THROUGH 12TH YEAR WARRANTY
Getting help
From the 6th through 12th year from the date of original purchase,
your DACOR warranty covers all parts that prove to be defective
in materials or workmanship in the sealed system (parts only).
Before you request service, please review the Before You Call
for Service section on page 9. If you have performed the checks
in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not been
remedied, please contact us at one of the numbers below. Prior
to requesting service, it is helpful to be familiar with the warranty
terms and conditions listed in the Warranty section on this page.
OUTSIDE ThE FIFTY STATES OF ThE U.S.A., ThE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, AND CANADA:
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
For warranty repairs, call:
Dacor Distinctive Service
If your DACOR product fails to function within two years of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or
workmanship, DACOR will furnish a new part, F.O.B. factory,
to replace the defective part. All delivery, installation, and labor
costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. The owner must
provide proof of purchase, upon request, and have the appliance
accessible for service.
Phone: (877) 337-3226 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Business Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
For a list of Dacor service agents for non-warranty
repairs:
LIMITED TWELVE YEAR WARRANTY
Dacor Customer Service
If your DACOR product fails to function within twelve years of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or
workmanship of any components in the sealed system, DACOR
will furnish a new part, F.O.B. factory, to replace the defective
part. All delivery, installation, and labor costs are the responsibility
of the purchaser. The owner must provide proof of purchase,
upon request, and have the appliance accessible for service.
The “sealed system” means only the compressor, condenser,
evaporator, drier, and all connecting tubing.
Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Business Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Contact us through our web site at:
At Dacor, we believe that our quality of service equals that of
our product. Should your experience with our service network
or product be different, please contact our Customer Service
Team and share your encounter with us. We will do our utmost to
resolve the situation for you and deliver on our Dacor promise.
What Is Not Covered
• Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and
care of the product.
If you need anything clarified, just let us know.
Warranty
What Is Covered
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES
• Failure of the product when used for commercial, business,
rental, or any application other than for residential consumer
use.
• Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or resetting of
circuit breakers.
DACOR WINE COOLERS AND BEvERAGE CENTERS
WIThIN ThE FIFTY STATES OF ThE U.S.A., ThE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, AND CANADA*:
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, flood, or other
acts of God.
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
• Breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal surfaces,
plastic components, trim, paint, or other cosmetic finish, caused
by improper usage or care, abuse, or neglect.
If your DACOR product fails to function within two years of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or
workmanship, DACOR will remedy the defect without charge
to you or subsequent users. The owner must provide proof of
purchase upon request, and have the appliance accessible for
service.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
THEREFORE, NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE
MADE, AND OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE UNITED
STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND CANADA, ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL DACOR BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE
MADE TO ANY BUYER FOR RESALE.
* Warranty is null and void if non-CSA approved product is
transported from the U.S.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from the date of original purchase, your DACOR
warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace
any components that prove to be defective in materials or
workmanship in the sealed system. The “sealed system” means
only the compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier, and all
connecting tubing.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
inconsequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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