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HANDLINGRECORDS
1. Do nottouch the record'sgrooves. Only handle recordsby the edges
or the label with clean hands. Otherwise, a dirty hand can leave a
residue on the recode surface that will gradually deteriorate the
qualityofyourrecord.
2. Use a soft anti‐static cloth to
gently wipe the record surface if the
recordhasbecomedirty.
3.Keeprecordsintheir“jacket”whennotinuse.
4. Store records upright on their edges. The level store would make it
becomecurved.
5.Avoid placing itindirectsunlight orclosetoa sourceof heat
suchas
radiators, stoves. Also avoid location subject to vibration and
excessivedust,heat,coldormoisture.
CLEANINGARECORD
Preparation
Get all your cleaning materials ready, such as a soft lint‐free cloth
(included) and a record‐cleaning pad (not included). If you decide on a
wet‐cleaning,arecord‐cleaningfluid(notincluded)isrequired.
Tocleanontheturntable
1.Lockthetonearmonthetone
armrest.
2.Washyourhands.
3. Place a record on the turnta ble, handling the record by edges and
labeledarea.
4. Dry‐clean the record if it is not very dusty and has been cleaned
regularly.
5.Followthemanufacturer’sinstructionsforapplyingfluidifyoudecide
towet
clean.Besurenofluiddripsintoontheturntable.