NES Cleaning Kit
Typed out by Chris Pepin
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NES CLEANING KIT manual by NINTENDO
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Thank you for purchasing the NES Cleaning Kit(TM). By regularly
using this cleaning kit, you will extend the life of your Nintendo
Entertainment System(R) Control Deck(TM) and Game Paks.
IMPORTANT
Please read the instructions carefully before using your cleaner.
Failure to read and follow these instructions may result in damage
to your Control Deck(TM). If, after reading these instructions,
you have any questions about use of the NES Cleaning Kit(TM), please
call our Consumer Service Department at the number below:
NEED HELP?
Nintendo Consumer Service Hotline
1-800-255-3700
Mon.-Sat., 4:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Pacific Time
(TM) and (R) are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc.
(C) 1989 Nintendo
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A. CLEANING GAME PAKS
) Game Paks should be cleaned at least once a month or whenever
they become dirty.
1. Remove the cleaning wand from the plastic bag.
2. With your finger, apply a small amount of water* to the blue end
of the cleaner until it is slightly damp.
*If possible, distilled water should be used. OR For maximum
cleaning effect, use a mixture of 1 teaspoon isopropyl alcohol and 1
teaspoon water.
3. Rub BOTH sides of the Game Pak edge connector by pressing against
it gently with the blue end of the cleaner. Move the cleaner side
to side to clean all of the edge connector pins. (See Drawing A.)
(Drawing A just shows a cleaning wand being inserted into a game pak
and being moved from side to side.)
4. With the white end of the cleaner, gently dry both sides of the
Game Pak edge connector.
5. Check the connector pins on both sides of the Game Pak. They
should be clean and have a shiny gold finish. If not, repeat steps
3 and 4.
B. CLEANING THE CONTROL DECK
) The Control Deck should be cleaned at least once a month or
whenever dirty. Clean the Control Deck at the same time you clean
your Game Paks for best results.
WARNING--NEVER CLEAN YOUR CONTROL DECK WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN!
1. Unplug the power cord from the Control Deck at either the
wall outlet (transformer) or the back of the Control Deck.
2. Open the NES cleaning cartridge by gently pressing on the tab
on the side and lifting off the lid. Remove the flat Control Deck
cleaning card. (See Drawing B.)
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(Drawing B just shows the location of the cleaning card inside the
cleaner. The drawing is pretty pointless in my opinion.)
(Drawing C just shows the cleaning kit being inserted inside the
Control Deck and arrows showing that the cleaner should be pulled
back and forth inside the Control Deck in order to clean it.)
3. Using your finger, apply a small amount of water* to both sides
of one of the long edges of the card until it is slightly damp.
*If possible, distilled water should be used. OR For maximum
cleaning effect, use a mixture of 1 teaspoon isopropyl alcohol and 1
teaspoon water.
4. Reassemble the cleaning cartridge with the damp edge of the
card facing out. Insert the cleaner into the Control Deck as you
would a Game Pak. Push the cleaner into the down position and
move the cleaner in and out 5-10 times. (During the cleaning
process, the cleaner will move forward and backward about 3/4".)
(See Drawing C.)
5. Remove the cleaning cartridge and allow the Control Deck to
dry for at least 1 HOUR before plugging it back in and turning it
on.
ADDITIONAL HINTS
) After cleaning your Game Paks and Control Deck many times,
the cleaning surfaces may become dirty. Replace the dirty parts with
the replacement parts provided or wash them with liquid dish soap.
Rinse the parts very thoroughly and allow to dry.
) Additional Cleaning Kit parts can be ordered from Nintendo by
using the following order form or by calling Nintendo Consumer
Service at 1-800-255-3700.
) The cleaning wand and extra two cleaning tips can be stored in
the extra compartments found inside the cleaning cartridge.
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CAUTION
If the Cleaner cartridge becomes locked in the Down position, be
sure that the Cleaner cartridge is pushed in all the way and then
simply press down on the cartridge carrier as show, and allow to pop
up.
(There is a picture of the cleaner in the control deck with an arrow
pushing down on the cleaner.)
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NES CLEANING KIT CONSUMER PARTS LIST & ORDER FORM
Nintendo Part No. 18528
Part Name REPLACEMENT CLEANING KIT PARTS (Includes 2 cleaning cards
and 4 cleaning tips)
Price $8.00
Qty. _____
Amount of Purchase _____
SUBTOTAL _____
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENTS ADD 8.1% SALES TAX _____
POSTAGE & HANDLING ($2 for order of $4 or more, $0.50 for orders of
less than $4) _____
99004 *FOR EXPEDITED SHIPPING SERVICE (2 DAY AIR FREIGHT) PLEASE ADD
AN ADDITIONAL $2.50
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE _____
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NINTENDO(R)
Nintendo of America Inc.
P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A.
Printed in Japan