JVC FS-L30 Instruction Manual - Page 24

Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. • Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case. • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture. Cleaning the unit • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth. • Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the followings. - DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth. - DO NOT wipe it strong. - DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine. - DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it. - DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time. To clean the disc Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. DO NOT use any solvent-such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine-to clean the disc. Handling cassette tapes • If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating. • If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette. • Be careful not to touch the tape surface. • Avoid the following places to store the tape: - In dusty places - In direct sunlight or heat - In moist areas - On a TV or speaker - Near a magnet - 21 -