Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max User Manual

Safety Information

Product name: Blue Pure 311i Max

Model number: 3332111100

The Blue Pure 311i Max air purifier is an electrical appliance for indoor use only. Take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Supervise children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before maintenance.
• Do not attempt to open or service the appliance yourself; this can void your warranty. Service must be done by the manufacturer, service agent, or similarly qualified personnel using only original Blueair spare parts.
• Ensure that the power cable and the power plug are not at risk of getting damaged. To avoid hazard, a damaged power cable must always be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent, or similarly qualified person.
• If the appliance is damaged or malfunctions, turn it off, disconnect it from the power supply, and contact Blueair.
• The power plug must be firmly inserted in the power socket.
• When disconnecting the unit from the power supply, do not pull on the power cord; pull on the power plug.
• Use the power cable provided with your Blueair air purifier to plug directly and firmly into an appropriate electrical outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord or a power strip. Refer to the rating label on your appliance.
• Do not alter the power plug in any way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.
• Do not use the included power cord for anything else but the appliance.
• Do not allow objects to enter or block the air inlets and air outlets, as this can cause electric shock or damage the appliance.
• Do not place any objects on top of or directly against the appliance.
• Do not sit on, stand, climb onto, or hang from the appliance.
• Keep the appliance, including the power cable, at a safe distance from heated surfaces and open fire.
• Keep the appliance and power plug away from water and other liquids.
• Keep the appliance and power plug away from chemicals such as pesticides and deodorants.
• Place the air purifier on the floor or a stable surface to prevent tipping.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors or in wet environments such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, or pool areas.
• Always turn off and disconnect the appliance from the power supply before moving the unit, changing filters, cleaning, or carrying out maintenance procedures.
• Never clean with gasoline, chemical solvents, or corrosive materials, as these agents may damage the air purifier.

Regulatory Information

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC/ISED RF Exposure Information: This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

Product Map

Components:

• A: User interface
• B: Air outlet
• C: Air quality indicator (AQI)
• D: Fan motor
• E: Silencer
• F: Particle & carbon filter
• G: Washable fabric pre-filter

Air Quality Status (PM 2.5): The air purifier has a particle sensor to measure the fine particles (PM2.5) level. The LED indicator displays air quality status in 5 colors from excellent (blue) to very polluted (red).

Color Indicators:

• Excellent (Blue)
• Good (Green)
• Moderate (Yellow)
• Polluted (Orange)
• Very Polluted (Red)

Diagram showing the internal components of the air purifier with labels A through G.

Getting Started

Indicators:

• 1: ON/Standby button
• 2: Fan Speed button
• 3: Auto mode
• 4: Night mode (lowest speed setting)
• 5: Speed 1
• 6: Speed 2
• 7: Speed 3
• 8: Filter replacement indicator
• 9: Wi-Fi indicator

Diagram of the air purifier's control panel with numbered indicators.

Two Button Control:

Press the ON/Standby button to turn the air purifier on. Adjust the mode and fan speed using the Fan Speed button. The air purifier has four fan speeds: Night mode (lowest/most silent), Speed 1, Speed 2, and Speed 3 (highest).

Modes:

• Auto mode: Automatically adjusts the fan speed based on your PM2.5 indoor level to ensure optimal air quality. Recommended setting.
• Night mode: Lowest fan speed and fully dimmed lights.
• Fan speeds 1-2-3: Manually set fan speed levels by pressing the Fan Speed button on the interface or adjusting via the Blueair app.

How to Use Tips

Change Brightness:

Step 1: Press the Fan Speed button and ON/Standby button simultaneously. Hold for three seconds.

Step 2: Keep holding the ON/Standby button and tap the Fan Speed button with another finger to adjust brightness. If the brightness is at the lowest level, it increases by one level. If at the highest level, it decreases by one level.

Enable/disable Child Lock:

Long press the ON/Standby button for about 5 seconds (until all LEDs light up and blink once). Then release. When Child Lock is active, the purifier operates, but speed/mode buttons are locked.

Enable/disable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth:

Wi-Fi is on by default. Long press the Fan Speed button for about 5 seconds (until all LEDs light up and blink once). Then release. When enabled, the Wi-Fi LED blinks. After successful app connection, the Wi-Fi LED stays solid. Wi-Fi LED off means the connection is disabled.

Filter Reset:

Extra long press the Fan Speed button for about 15 seconds (until all LEDs light up for the second time and blink once). Then release. After replacing the filter, manually reset the filter indicator. A successful reset shows the filter replacement indicator blinking three times before disappearing.

Factory Reset:

Extra long press the ON/Standby button for about 30 seconds (until all LEDs light up for the second time and blink four times). Then release. After factory reset, the air purifier restarts with default configuration and goes into Standby mode.

Connect to the Blueair App

Connecting to the Blueair app allows remote control and filter usage monitoring. The app offers additional functions.

Step 1: Download the Blueair app from the App Store or Google Play.

Step 2: Open the app. Create or sign into your Blueair account.

Step 3: Click on 'Connect Product' and select 'Blue Pure Max'. Follow the instructions to complete app pairing.

First Time Connection Tips:

• Ensure your air purifier is on. The Wi-Fi indicator blinking means it's ready for pairing.
• Bluetooth is required for first-time pairing. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth and keep your phone within 3 feet (approx. 1 meter) of the air purifier.
• Keep your air purifier within 15 feet (approx. 4.5 meters) of your Wi-Fi router for optimal connection.
• Use a visible Wi-Fi network; hidden networks are not supported.
• VPN (Virtual Private Network) should be deactivated while using the Blueair App.
• This air purifier connects only to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. If using a dual-band router, select the 2.4GHz band.

Diagrams illustrating app connection steps and tips. Includes icons for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and app store downloads.

Maintenance Information

Important! Turn the air purifier off and disconnect it from the power supply before maintenance.

Changing Your Filter:

When the filter indicator light turns red, it's time to change the main filter. This typically occurs between 6 to 9 months of operation, depending on usage and air quality conditions.

Steps:

1. Turn off and unplug the air purifier. Rotate the top counter-clockwise to unlock, then lift to remove it.
2. Remove the fabric pre-filter and the silencer.
3. Use the filter handles to pull out the old filter and replace it with a new one. Ensure to remove the plastic wrapping before inserting the new filter.
4. Place the silencer back on top of the filter. Pull the fabric pre-filter over the filter and silencer. Ensure the leather tag is on the upper side of the fabric pre-filter.
5. Twist the top back on and plug in the air purifier.
6. Turn the air purifier back on and reset the filter indicator by pressing the Fan Speed button for 15 seconds (until all LEDs light up for the second time and blink once). Then release.

Cleaning Your Washable Pre-filter:

Clean the pre-filter regularly when dusty. Vacuum the exterior fabric with a soft brush attachment. For deeper cleaning, wash according to the pre-filter's label instructions. Hang to dry.

Steps:

1. Turn off and unplug the air purifier. Rotate the top counter-clockwise to unlock and remove it.
2. Remove the fabric pre-filter from the silencer and main filter.
3. Wash according to instructions on the fabric pre-filter's label.
4. Pull the clean pre-filter back over the silencer and main filter.
5. Ensure the leather tab of the pre-filter is on the upper part.
6. Push the top cylinder down and rotate it clockwise to lock it.

Disposal and Recycling:

This air purifier should be recycled as electronic waste. For disposal questions, contact your local waste management for the best recycling methods.

Troubleshooting

For more information and troubleshooting tips, visit the Support page on www.blueair.com.