1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 219

Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions: u Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism. sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing. lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting a cassette. before playing by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and turning the hub until the tape is tight. player when not in use. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp. clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation. u Protect cassettes from exposure to direct u Loose labels on cassette tapes can become u If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it u Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape u Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to 219