1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 155

Proper tape player cleaning should be with a done scrubbing-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This is A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to a wet-type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the mechanism. Tape cassettes that are not properly stored cleaner cassette turn. This type of cleaner may display in their plastic cases away from contaminants, direct an error message and eject the cartridge. This is normal sunlight, andextreme heat may not operate properly and and isthe result of an added feature the tape player in could cause premature failure of the tape player. that detects broken tapes. an error occurs, you will If need to insert the cleaning cassette at least three times Cassettes are subject to wear and sound qualitymay the degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape thoroughly cleanthe tape player. is in good condition that the tape player is clean and You may prefer touse a non-scrubbing action wet-type before obtaining service on your tape player. cleaner. This type of cleaner uses a cassette with a fabric belt which cleans the tape head. type of cleaning This Your tape player shouldbe cleaned with every50 hours cassette will not cause an error, but may not clean the it of use toprovide the bestperformance. Your radio may tape player asthoroughly as the scrubbing-type cleaner. display Cln to remind you that you used your tape have player for 50 hours without re-setting the tape clean Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette to time. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, properly clean the tape player. Cleaning cassettes are regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned, try available in most stores that audio products and a sell playing a different cassette to see if the tape or the tape scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available your from tape player is at fault. If this other cassette results no in retailer. improvement in sound quality, clean tape player. the Cassette Tape Player Care 3-27