EMPTYING THE DEBRIS PAIL ( CONT āD )CLEANING THE INTERNAL FILTERWhen emptying the debris pail, it is a good idea to also clearany dust and dirt that may have accumulated on the internalfilter media. To do this, simply open the direct door, reach inand tap the top of the internal filter (Fig. 13). This will releaseany loose debris into the pail. You may empty the pail again atthis point but it is not necessary as any amounts of dirt anddust will be minimal. Close the door.CLEANING THE SECONDARY FILTERA secondary safety filter, located at the top of the vacuumchamber, provides additional protection to the motor. This filtershould be checked and cleaned if necessary, when emptyingthe debris pail. Simply brush filter clean. If the filter isexcessively soiled, wash in a mild detergent and let it drycompletely before reinstalling.A. FILTER REMOVALOpen the door located on the front of the power unit.Reach inside the unit and remove both locking sleevesfrom the retaining hooks. Carefully pull filter down toremove.NOTE: NuTone model VX1040CC has two secondaryfilters. Ensure to remove both filters.B. FILTER REINSTALLATIONTo reinstall the secondary filter, reverse the stepsdescribed above.A replacement secondary filter (part no. 10941310) may bepurchased from your local Broan-NuTone Sales Outlet. Tolocate your nearest Broan-NuTone Sales Outlet, call tollfree 1-888-882-7626.page 13CAUTIONOperating the power unit without the secondary filter willvoid the warranty.AR0003FIG. 13AO0066SECONDARYFILTERR ETAININGHOOKSLOCKINGSLEEVESU NIT DOOR