1995 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 189

Care o Your Cassette Tape Pkyer f A tape player that is not cleanedregularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapesshould be storedin their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.If they aren't, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tapeplayer. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or afterevery 50 hours of use. If you notice areduction in sound quality, try a known the good cassette to see if the tape or tape player is at fault. If this other cassette hasno improvement in sound quality, clean the tapeplayer. Cleaning may be donewith a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. is normal for the It least cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at three times to ensure thoroughcleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Cadillac dealership. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassettewith a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassette tapesare subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape in good condition is before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully.Store themin their original cases or other protective cases and away from directsunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc issoiled, dampen aclean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center theedge. to Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick discs up by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. 3-20