1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 140

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that not cleaned regularlyis subject to is or reduced sound quality, ruining the cassette, damaging the mechanism. Tape cassettes that not properly are stored in their plastic cases away contaminants, from direct sunlight, and extreme heat may not operate properly and couldcause premature failure of the tape player. of an added featurein the tape player that detects broken tapes. If an error occurs, you will need to insert the cleaning cassette at least three times to thoroughly clean the tape player. You may prefer to use a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner. This type of cleaner uses a fabric belt to clean the tape head.This type of cleaner cassette will not cause an error, but may not clean the tape player as it thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. 50 Your tape player should be cleaned with every hours of use to provide optimum performance.Your radio may display Clnto indicate that youhave used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, regardless of when the tape player was cleaned, try last playing a different cassette see if the tape or the tape to player is at fault. If the second cassette results in no improvement in sound quality, try cleaning the tape player. A scrubbing action cleaneris available through your dealer (GM Part No. 12344600). Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape is in good condition and the tape playerclean before is obtaining service on your tape player. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface a disc is soiled, dampen a of clean, soft clothin a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Proper tape player cleaning should be with a done scrubbing action, nonabrasive cleaner cassette. This a is wet-type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.To properly clean your tape player, follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette. If you Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs grasping the outer edges the by or use this typeof cleaner, the radio may display an error edge of the hole and the outer edge. and eject the cartridge. This is normal and is the result 3-15