Honeywell Air Genius 5 Manual

							IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS 
READ AND SAVE THESE  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
BEFORE USING THIS  
AIR CLEANER
When using electrical appliances, basic  
precautions should always be followed to 
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and 
injury to persons, including the following:
1.   Read all instructions before operating the 
air cleaner.
2.   Place air purifier where it is not easily knocked 
over by persons in the household.
3.    Always turn the air cleaner controls to the 
OFF  position and unplug from the wall outlet 
when not in use.
4.    To disconnect the air cleaner, press the 
Power button to turn the unit off, grip the plug  
and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull by 
the cord.
5.    Do not use any product with a damaged cord 
or plug or if product malfunctions, is dropped 
or damaged in any manner. Keep the cord  
away from heated surfaces.
6.    Do not use air cleaner outdoors.
7.    Never use air cleaner unless it is fully 
assembled. 8.
   Do not run power cord under carpets, and do 
not cover with throw rugs. Arrange cord such  
that it will not be tripped over.
9.    Do not use air cleaner where combustible  
gases or vapors are present.
10.    Do not expose the air cleaner to rain, or use 
near water, in a bathroom, laundry area or 
other damp location.
11.    The air cleaner must be used in its upright 
position.
12.    Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation 
or exhaust opening as this may cause electric 
shock or damage to the air cleaner. Do not 
block air outlets or intakes.
13.    Locate air cleaner near the outlet and avoid 
using an extension cord.
14.   This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk 
of shock, this plug is intended to fit only one  
way in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not  
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still  
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.   
DO NOT  attempt to defeat this safety feature.
15.   A loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) 
and plug may cause overheating and a 
distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified  
electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.
16.    Do not sit, stand or place heavy objects on the 
air purifier.
17.    Disconnect power supply before servicing.
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk of Fire or  
Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Air Purifier 
With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device.
AIR GENIUS   
AIR CLEANER/ 
ODOR REDUCER
For Model Series   
HFD30X, HFD31X, HFD32X
The Honeywell Trademark is used by Kaz USA, Inc. under license from Honeywell International Inc. 
Honeywell International Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to this product.


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							YOUR AIR PURIFIER
HOW YOUR AIR CLEANER WORKS
This model air cleaner incorporates a 3-stage cleaning  
system to help clean the air that passes through the filter  
in the unit (Fig. 1). 
Stage 1:   Washable or Odor-reducing Pre-filter 
  (your choice) 
Stage 2:    Permanent Washable ifD
® Filter
Stage 3:    Electronic Ionizer
Fig. 1
Front Grille
Permanant Washable ifD®
 Filters (1) OPTIONAL:  
Odor-
reducing  
Pre-filter 
K 
Washable  
Pre-filter (1)
Rear 
Grille
 2
ODOR REDUCTION
This air cleaner includes a special odor absorbing pre-filter K packed in the product box. In order to 
enjoy the benefits of enhanced odor reduction, replace the washable pre-filter that is already in the air 
cleaner with the odor absorbing pre-filter
 K .
For optimal performance, the pre-filter is wrapped in plastic to keep it fresh. Pre-filter replacement timing  will be approximately 3 months, depending on use.
You can purchase replacement K  pre-filters from the store where you purchased your air cleaner or visit 
www.replacementfilters.com. If you have any questions, contact Kaz Consumer Services at 1-800-477-0457.
Note:  Please only use one pre-filter in your air cleaner at a time.  You will need to choose whether you want to use the permanent washable pre-filter or the odor reducing pre-filter (will be discarded after use).  Both are included with your air cleaner at the time of purchase. 
						

							OPERATION
  Ensure the air cleaner is plugged into a working electrical outlet.  Press the power button ( 
 ) once. The unit will start at the “general cleaning” 
level and remain on this setting until another cleaning level is chosen (Fig. 2).
It is recommended you run your air cleaner 24 hours a day when possible  
to ensure continuous cleaning.  Portable air cleaners are more effective in 
rooms where all doors and windows are closed.
Fig. 2
SET-UP
  Select a firm, level and flat location. For best airflow, locate the unit 3 feet (1 M) from any wall or  furniture.
  When operating, large volumes of air are drawn toward the air cleaner. Surrounding areas should be  cleaned and/or vacuumed frequently to prevent build-up of dust and other contaminates. This may also help prolong the life of the filter. If the unit is placed on a light colored carpet, a small mat or rug  should be used underneath to prevent permanent staining. This is especially important in homes with contamination from smoking or fireplaces.
ENERGY STAR
This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by  the US EPA.  US EPA does not endorse any manufacturer claims of healthier indoor air from the use of this product. 
The energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR qualified model is measured based on a ratio  between the model’s CADR for Dust and the electrical energy it consumes, or CADR/Watt.
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CONTROLS THAT DO THE THINKING FOR YOU
Check Filters Button – When it is time to check and clean the filter, an indicator light will illuminate 
above this button.  When this light comes on, you will need to clean your primary ifD
® filter and clean 
or replace your pre-filter.  (See Filter Cleaning instructions on page 10).  After you have cleaned or  replaced the filters, press and hold the Check Filters button for approximately 2 seconds until the light  goes off.
Purification Level Button  – Your air cleaner will start on the
 General Cleaning setting each time you 
turn your air cleaner on.  Here is a handy reference to help get the most out of your air cleaner’s  performance:   
LEVEL 3 - MAX 
Best for power cleaning the air when unpleasant odors are noticeable, your room is particularly dusty or you can sense that airborne particles are present. This setting cleans the air the fastest of all the settings and circulates the air frequently in a room.
  LEVEL 2 - GENERAL  Best for General Cleaning. Use this setting to help reduce airborne dust and smoke particles, like those from cooking or tobacco smoke.
  LEVEL 1 - SLEEP  Best for ultra quiet operation, perfect for nighttime use when sleeping.
Oscillate Button  – Press this button if you want your air cleaner to gently rotate from side to side.  
This will help increase circulation in the room.
Check Filter  Button and  Indicator
Sleep/Quiet 
Setting
General Cleaning 
Setting
Max Cleaning 
Setting
Purification Level Button
Oscillation Button
Power Button
Tips for Using your new Air Cleaner HFD300 Series 
						

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CONTROLS CONTINUED
Check Filters Button – When it is time to check and clean the filter, an indicator light will illuminate.  
When this light comes on, you will need to clean your primary ifD
® filter and clean or replace your 
pre-filter.  (See Filter Cleaning instructions on page 10).  After you have cleaned or replaced the filters,  press and hold the Check Filters button for approximately 2 seconds until the light goes off.
Auto-off Timer Button  – Push this button if you would like your air cleaner to run and then automatically 
shut-off after a certain amount of time (choose from between 2, 4 and 8 hours).  This is convenient if  you would like your air cleaner to run during the night but then shut-off automatically in the morning  (choose the 8 hour setting).
Purification Level Button  – Your air cleaner will start on the 
General Cleaning setting each time you 
turn your air cleaner on.  Here is a handy reference to help get the most out of your air cleaner’s  performance:
  LEVEL 4 - MAX  Best for power cleaning the air when unpleasant odors are noticeable, your room is particularly dusty or you can sense that airborne particles are present. This setting cleans the air the fastest of all the  settings and circulates the air frequently in a room.
  LEVEL 3 - ALLERGEN  This setting makes the air cleaner perform at the proper level for reducing many types of airborne allergens.  It ensures the allergen capturing efficiency and rate is best for the particle sizes being  captured. Best for fighting airborne allergens during high allergen season, particularly in the spring and fall to help reduce airborne pollen.  Also great for year-round reduction of pet dander allergens.
  LEVEL 2 - GENERAL  Best for General Cleaning. Use this setting to help reduce airborne dust and smoke particles, like those from cooking or tobacco smoke.
  LEVEL 1 - SLEEP  Best for ultra quiet operation, perfect for nighttime use when sleeping.
 
Auto-off Timer
General Cleaning 
Setting
Check Filter Indicator 
and Button
Sleep/Quiet  Setting
Allergen Reduction Setting
Max Cleaning Setting
Purification Level Button
Oscillation Button
Accent Light 
Button
Power Button
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CONTROLS CONTINUED
Auto-off Timer
Germ Reduction Setting
General Cleaning 
Setting Filter Reset ButtonFilter Status
Sleep/Quiet  Setting
Allergen Reduction Setting
Max Cleaning Setting
Purification Level Button
Oscillation Button
Accent Light 
Button
Power Button
Accent Light Button  – Your air cleaner features a soft accent light at the bottom of the unit that provides 
a nice glow around the base.  You can choose to operate your unit with or without this accent light  turned on.  If you want to use the light feature, you can choose from between a low or high light level.
Oscillate Button  – Press this button if you want your air cleaner to gently rotate from side to side.  This 
will help increase circulation in the room.
HFD320 Series
Auto-off Timer Button – Push this button if you would like your air cleaner to run and then automatically 
shut-off after a certain amount of time (choose from between 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours).  This is 
convenient if you would like your air cleaner to run during the night but then shut-off automatically in the morning (choose the 8 or 10 hour setting).
Purification Level Button  – Your air cleaner will start off on the 
General Cleaning setting each time you 
turn your air cleaner on.    
LEVEL 5 - MAX 
Best for power cleaning the air when unpleasant odors are noticeable, your room is particularly dusty  or you can sense that airborne particles are present. This setting cleans the air the fastest of all the  settings and circulates the air frequently in a room.
  LEVEL 4 - ALLERGEN  This setting makes the air cleaner perform at the proper level for reducing many types of airborne allergens.  It ensures the allergen capturing efficiency and rate is best for the particle sizes being  captured. Best for fighting airborne allergens during high allergen season, particularly in the spring and fall to help reduce airborne pollen.  Also great for year-round reduction of pet dander allergens.
  LEVEL 3 - GENERAL  Best for General Cleaning. Use this setting to help reduce airborne dust and smoke particles, like those from cooking or tobacco smoke.
  LEVEL 2 - GERM 
This setting slows down air movement so airborne mi croscopic germs are most effectively captured in 
the filter. Germs, like certain bacteria and viruse s, can be much smaller than other airborne particle s or 
organisms. Giving the germs more time to dwell in t he filter increases the filtration efficiency.  This setting can 
be used during cold and flu season to help reduce c ertain germs from the air that passes through the filter. 
						

							HFD300 & HFD310 Series 
  The air cleaner automatically starts at the General Cleaning level when you turn your unit on. 
  Press the Purification Level button ( 
 ) to cycle through the various cleaning levels. 
(Fig. 4) When the Purification Level button is pressed, the indicator will move to the next  level until it is on ‘Max’. If you press the Purification Level button while it is on ‘Max’ the indicator will drop back down to the ‘Sleep’ setting. 
  Cycle through the cleaning levels until the LED light is illuminated next   to the setting you want the unit to operate at.
HFD320 Series This model features a touch screen that senses when your finger touches  the panel.
  The air cleaner automatically starts at the General Cleaning level when you turn  your unit on. 
  Tap the Purification level symbol (
) to cycle through the different cleaning 
levels (please note that this is not a button, it is a touch-sensitive symbol). (Fig.  5) When ‘tapped’ the cleaning level will move to the next highest level until it 
is on ‘Max’. If you ‘tap’ the Purification symbol while it is on ‘Max’ the level will drop back down to ‘Sleep’. 
  Cycle through the levels until the LED light is illuminated at the level you want  the unit to operate.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE CLEANING SETTINGS
CONTROLS CONTINUED
  LEVEL 1 - SLEEP Best for ultra quiet operation, perfect for nighttime use when sleeping.
Filter Status and Check Filters Button  – Allows you to monitor how dirty your filter is getting.  When it 
is time to check and clean the filter, an indicator will illuminate notifying you that it is time to check the 
filters.  When this light comes on, you will need to clean your primary ifD
® filter and clean or replace 
your pre-filter.  (See Filter Cleaning instructions).  After you have cleaned or replaced the filters, press  the Check Filters Indicator until the light goes off.
Accent Light Indicator  – Your air cleaner features a soft accent light at the bottom of the unit that 
provides a nice glow around the base.  You can choose to operate your unit with or without this accent  light turned on.  If you want to use the light feature, you can choose from between a low or high light  level.
Oscillate Button  – Press this button if you want your air cleaner to gently rotate from side to side.  
This will help increase circulation in the room.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
OSCILLATION FEATURE
To help circulate fresher, cleaner air through the room, this unit has an oscillation  feature. (Fig. 3) 
  The oscillation feature is actived by pressing the Oscillation button ( 
 ).
  Press the oscillation button or ‘Tap’ the oscillation symbol (Model HFD320 series) once to turn the feature on, and then again to turn it off.
Fig. 3
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Timer not available on the HFD300 Series. 
HFD310 Series 
  The timer option on the left of the control panel (see Fig. 6) allows you to select how long the unit will run before it turns off automatically. 
  Press the Timer button (
) to shift through the options. When the button is 
pressed, the auto-off time will move to the next highest setting until it is on  ‘8’ (which means it will stay on for 8 hours and then shut-off). If you press  the Timer button while it is on ‘8’ the timer option will turn off and will run continuously. If you press it again, it will start at ‘2’ and cycle through the settings again.
  Cycle through the hour options until the LED light is illuminated next to the length of time you want the  unit to operate for.
HFD320 Series 
  The timer option on the left of the control panel (see Fig. 7) allows you to select  how long the unit will run before it turns off automatically. 
  ‘Tap’ the Timer symbol (
) to shift through the options. When pressed the time 
will move to the next highest setting until it is on ‘12’ (which means it will stay  on for 12 hours and then shut-off). If you press the Timer button while it is on  ‘12’ the timer option will turn off and the unit will run continuously. If you ‘tap’ it again, it will start back at ‘2’.
  Cycle through the hour options until the LED light is illuminated behind the  number of hours you want the unit to operate for. If the Auto-off Timer is not illuminated, the air purifier will run continuously. 
SETTING THE TIMER OPTION
Fig. 6
Fig. 7 
						

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ELECTRONIC FILTER CLEAN REMINDER
HFD300 & HFD310 Series 
  This model air purifier has an electronic filter check to remind you when to check the washable ifD
® filter based on the air purifier’s hours of use. 
  When the ifD
® filters need to be cleaned, the LED light will remain on until it is 
RESET. You may unplug the air cleaner without interrupting the filter check. 
  You should periodically check the filter. Depending on operating conditions, the  filters should be cleaned at least once every three months.
HFD320 Series 
  This model air cleaner has an electronic filter check to remind you when to  check the washable ifD
® filter based on the air purifier’s hours of use. 
  When the ifD
® filters need to be cleaned, the LED light ‘bar’ will remain full and 
the light will be illuminated until it is RESET. You may unplug the air cleaner  without interrupting the filter check. 
  You should periodically check the filter. Depending on operating conditions,   the filters should be cleaned at least once every three months.
To RESET the Electronic Filter Check: 
All Models 
  When the filter monitor light remains on, it is time to check/clean the   ifD
® filters and reset the filter monitor, if needed. 
  After the filters have been cleaned and placed back in the unit (dry), you will  want to reset the indicator. To do this, ‘touch’ the ‘OK’ button for 2 or more seconds until the LED light is off and the fill ‘chart’ is not illuminated.  (HFD320 series only)
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
REMOVING THE FILTERS
The ifD® filters are supplied within the air cleaner.
  Turn-off and unplug the air cleaner. While pressing down on the notch along the  rear grille, pull the grille down and towards you and remove it (Fig. 11). Gently push along the edge of the filter frame and pull forward. Repeat for the second filter.
  Place back into the air cleaner housing and snap filter grille back into place.
NOTE: If the odor reducing pre-filter is used in lieu of the permanent washable   pre-filter, it will need to be replaced approximately every 3 months.Fig. 11 
						

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CLEANING THE IFD®
 FILTERS
The ifD® filters should be cleaned approximately once every 3 months.
To 
clean the ifD® filter:
  After removing the ifD
® Filter from the air purifier,  follow the steps below to 
wash the ifD® filter. 
Rinsing: 
  Rinse the filter with clean tap water (Fig. 12) 
  If the filter still appears dirty, proceed to “Washing,”   otherwise proceed to “Drying.” 
Washing:
  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.   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 (Fig. 12).  Drying: 
  Shake the filter to remove any excess water.
  Place the filter with the honeycomb side down on a plush towel.
  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. 12