CLEANING, MAINTENANCE
Tape deck Maintenance
To ensure quality recording and playback of the tape deck,
clean parts [A], [B] and [C] after approx. 50 hours of ope-
ration or on average once a month.
Open the cassette door by pressing STOP/OPEN.
Press PLAY and clean the rubber pressure roller [C].
Press PAUSE and clean the magnetic heads [A] and the
capstan [B].
After cleaning, press STOP/OPEN and close the cassette
door.
NOTE: Cleaning of the heads can also be done by using a special head-cleaning cassette.
Compact Disc
Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.
Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Clean the disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to
clean the disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit. Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact
discs.
Care of the Enclosure
If the enclosure becomes dusty, wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax, polish sprays, or
abrasive cleaners on the enclosure.
CAUTION:
Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning. If any water should get into the
appliance, pull the plug and let the appliance dry completely. DO NOT put the appliance inside an oven or
microwave oven for drying.