1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 158

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate properly 9r may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLNto indicate that you have used yourtape player for50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If you notice a reduction in sound quality,try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning.may be done witha scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning because your unitis equipped with a cut tape feature. To temporarily override this feature (for one insertion), turn the radio off and press and hold TAPE AUX until the tape symbol flashes on the display, then insert the cassette again.Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your GM dealer. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. Thistype of cleaning cassette willnot eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time.Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. 3-27