Honeywell HFD-100 Instructions Manual page 3

REMOVING / CLEANING THE IFD FILTER
To remove the IFD filter:
• Turn the Control Knob to the OFF position and
UNPLUG the air purifier.
• Pull the notch to release the rear grille (Fig. 3).
• Remove the rear grille.
• Remove the pre-filter (Fig. 4).
• Gently pull the IFD Filter out of its housing by
grasping the center of the filter and pulling
towards you (Fig. 5).
To clean the IFD filter:
• After removing the IFD Filter
from the air purifier, lay the
filter on a flat surface and run
a vacuum cleaner with a
nozzle or brush attachment
along the filter to pick-up tiny
particles. Repeat on both
sides (Fig. 6).
If your IFD filter appears to have dirt that has not been removed by
tapping and vacuuming, please follow the steps below to wash the IFD
filter.
• Turn the power off and unplug the air purifier.
• Remove the IFD filter from the unit.
• Fill a sink with lukewarm water and add a few drops of mild dish
soap. (Fig. 7).
• Gently swish the filter in the soap solution to clean.
• Soak the filter for 2-3 minutes. Do not leave for an extended period of time.
• Rinse the filter with clean tap water.
• Shake the filter to remove any excess water.
• Place the filter with the honeycomb side down on a plush towel (Fig. 8).
• Note that the filter may still be discolored even after washing.
This is acceptable and will not affect performance.
• Allow the IFD filter to dry for a few hours or overnight.
• When the IFD filter is completely dry, place back into the air purifier.
CAUTION:
• Never place a wet IFD filter in your air purifier.
• The IFD Filter is NOT dishwasher safe. Do not place the IFD filter in a dishwasher
or subject it to other extreme hot water conditions.
• Do not use any solvents, strong cleaning agents or flammable liquids to clean the IFD filter.
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Vacuum
Attachment
Fig. 7
Fig. 4
Fig. 8
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