General Information: Care and Cleaning
CAREAND CLEANING
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images onPLACEMENTOFTHE TV
the TV Screen:
Y To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and
Do not leave picture border bars or stationaryincreased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
images on screen for extended periods of time.temperatures can become excessively hot; for example, in
This can cause uneven picture-tube aging.direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
Y Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perforated
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of picturesback cover of the set.
that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the
screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for
CLEANING
extended periods of time, or to display the same images on
screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be leftY To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged
on the picture tubes. Avoid showing pictures with border bars orfrom the electrical outlet before cleaning.
the same stationary images more than 15 percent of your total
viewing in any one week. Sources of stationary images may beY Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to
broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite channels, digitalkeep the TV clean.
television boxes, DVD discs, laser discs, video games, CD-i
discs, videotapes, and others.Here are some examples of sta-Y When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the
screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
tionary images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you mayabrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front
encounter others in your viewing):
screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even,
Y Border barsNsolid bars shown when viewing a standardeasy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
(4:3) picture and some widescreen movies on your
Specially designed screen-cleaning kits are also available.
widescreen (16:9) TVThese kits contain anti-static cleaners and cloths designed to
Y DVD menusN listings of DVD disc contentget into the ridges of the TV screen. Purchase the kits at
Y Video-game images and scoreboardsstores that sell electronics. Or call our Customer Care Center
Y Television station logosNpresent a problem if they areat 1-800-531-0039.
bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics areY Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge
less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tubedampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap
Y Stock-market tickersNpresented at the bottom of the or deterTVgent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
screen
Y Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back
Y Shopping channel logos and pricing displaysNbright andcover of the set.
shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on the
TV screen.Y Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on
or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring of
All picture tubes age with use, with their light output diminish-the cabinet finish.
ing over time. But by maintaining normal useNmixing televi-
sion picture typesNyou will create conditions for the tubes to
age at an even rate. The result will be a TV picture that is even-
ly bright over the entire screen.
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