1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 146

You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape A tape player that is not cleaned regularly head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined as the scrubbing type cleaner. cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their Cassettes are subject to wear and the cases away from contaminants, direct sound quality and may degrade over time. sunlight, and extreme heat. if they aren't, Always make sure that the cassette tape is they may not operate properly or cause in good condition before you have your failure of the tape player. tape player serviced. Your tape player should be cleaned after Care of Your Compact every 50 hours or use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known Discs good cassette to see if the tape or the tape Handle discs carefully. Store them in their player is at fault. Ifthis other cassette has original cases or other protective cases no improvement in sound quality, clean and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the tape player. the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral action non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This detergent solution and clean it, wiping system uses a cleaning cassette with pads from the center to the edge. which scrub the tape head the hubs of as Be sure never to touch the signal surface the cleaner cassette turn. is normal for It when handling discs. Pick up discs by the cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert grasping the outer edges or the edgeof the cassette at least 3 times to ensure the hole and the outer edge. thorough cleaning.A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealership. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 145.. .