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Compact Disc Care and Cleaning

No maintenance is required for the compact disc player.

Do not use a CD lens cleaner. Use of a CD lens cleaner may contaminate the lens.

Handle the CD's carefully.
^ Store the CD's in the original cases, or other protective cases, and away from direct sunlight and dust.
^ It the surface of a disc becomes soiled, dampen a cloth in a mild detergent solution in order to clean the disc.

Wipe the cloth from the center of the CD to the edge of the CD.
^ Never touch the signal surface when handling discs.

Pick up the edge of the center hole and the outer edge of the CD.