A cassette tape player is not cleaned regularly (after every 30 hours of play) may reduce sound quality or damage the cassette tape or tape player.

Note: The CLEAN counter is reset to zero each time the battery power is disconnected. You may need to clean the cassette tape head to ensure quality sound from your cassette tape player.

Tapes that are not properly stored in their plastic cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat may not operate properly and could cause premature failure of the cassette tape player. Always verify that the tape is in good condition and that it is no longer than 90 minutes (45 minutes on each side). Tapes that are longer than 90 minutes are so thin that they may not work in this cassette tape player.

After 30 hours of cassette tape playing, the display will tell you that it is time to "CLEAN" the cassette tape head. The cassette tape player will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tape and player. Regular cleaning of the cassette tape player will help prevent the build up of oxides and other contaminates that can cause reduced sound quality or damage to your cassette tapes or player.

To properly clean your cassette tape player, you should use a swiping-action, no-abrasive cleaning cassette. Follow the directions on the cleaning cassette.

After cleaning your cassette tape player head, the "CLEAN" indicator will need to be reset so that the radio can inform you when the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned again. The following direction explaining how to reset the "CLEAN" indicator: