Forte -BG Forte -AP TM TM Weight and Time Based Coffee Grinder OPERATIONS MANUAL ®
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Forté. For the rest of this manual, the generic name “Forté “ will be used when talking about the Forté-AP and Forté-BG. If we are talking about a specific grinder, we will call it out. The Forté is a compact, weight or time-based, commercial grade grinder, dedicated to grinding for all styles of coffee brewing.
Forte TM Burrs The Forté is a durable workhorse using 54mm flat burrs. The Forté-BG uses flat steel burrs which produce an accurate and precise grind, with fewer fines, delivering exceptional cup quality for brew methods from Press Pot to Drip. The Forté–AP uses flat ceramic burrs, which are great for all styles of coffee. Ceramic burrs are harder than steel and last (on average) about twice as long as steel burrs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6 SAFETY INFORMATION 7 OPERATION 9 Setting the Macro and Micro Adjustment 10 Normal Grinding Operation 10 Weight-Based Grinding Operation 11 Time Based Grinding Operation 11 Programming 12 Sleep Mode 13 PortaHolder Set-Up and Use 13 ForteTM Manual 4
Burr Calibration 13 Scale Calibration 14 CARE and CLEANING 16 Removing the Bean Hopper 16 Removing the Upper Burr 16 Cleaning the Grounds Bin, Hopper and Burrs 16 Replacing the Burr 17 Replacing the Bean Hopper 17 Automatic Cleaning 18 WARRANTY and SERVICE 19 5 ForteTM Manual
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Forte TM Hopper lid Whole bean hopper (300 grams) Micro grind adjustment lever Macro grind adjustment lever Programable preset buttons (3) Grind weight adjustment buttons (2) Ground coffee bin (125 gram capacity) cutaway to show Weight Platform Weight platform Ceramic burr (FortéTM-AP Brew Grinder) PortaHolder TM ForteTM Manual 6 Steel burr (FortéTM-BG)
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read the information below very carefully. It contains important safety information for this appliance. Please keep these instructions for future reference. ►► Use only with AC current and the correct voltage. See the label on the base of the grinder to determine the correct voltage. ►► Only clean the grinder housing with a dry or slightly damp cloth. ►► Do not use this grinder for anything other than its intended use (i.e. grinding whole roasted coffee beans).
Forte TM ►► Do not leave your grinder unattended while turned ON. ►► Shut off and unplug the grinder from the electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning. ►► To unplug, grasp plug and remove from the outlet. Never pull on the cord. ►► Keep your grinder out of the reach of children. ►► Do not immerse the grinder, plug or cord in water or any other liquid. CAUTION: ALWAYS unplug the electrical supply cord prior to cleaning the grinder.
OPERATION Place the Forté grinder on a level surface. With the hopper lid in place, mount the hopper on the grinder housing by lining up the two small tabs at the base of the hopper with the two slots inside the collar on the top of the grinder. The Open/Closed lever should be oriented to the back of the grinder. Turn the hopper clockwise until it locks into position (expect to apply force). Insert the bean hopper then rotate clockwise to lock in place. Insert the power plug into an AC outlet.
Setting the Macro and Micro Adjustment Partially ground coffee beans may remain between the burrs when the grinder is turned off. When making ANY grind adjustment, the grinder must be running. Micro Adjustment A-Z Macro Adjustment 1-10 Normal Grinding Operation Move the Macro lever (right side) up or down, to the desired grind setting. Set the Micro adjustment lever (left side) to the middle of the scale. Starting brew settings can be found at www.baratza.com under the Support tab.
Weight-Based Grinding Operation Select WEIGHT, then insert the coffee bin on the load cell and press TARE. Then press one of the preset buttons (1,2,3). The screen will show the preprogrammed grind weight in grams. Press START to begin grinding. While grinding, the screen will display in real-time, the weight of coffee in the grounds bin. When the screen reaches the programmed weight (+/- 0.
reset again to the programmed time. For greater quantities of ground coffee press the M (Manual) button, then START. The grinder will count up to 40 seconds (AP), 60 seconds (BG), then shut off automatically. At any time during MANUAL operation you can stop the grinding by pressing the STOP button. The motor will stop and the screen will show the total amount of seconds, for 3 seconds, then it will reset to 0.0. Programming The Forté is equipped with three programmable buttons for both Weight and Time.
5. To program the other buttons repeat steps 1-4. If the grinder is unplugged it will retain the stored settings Sleep Mode To minimize standby power consumption, the Forté will go into “sleep mode” automatically after 3 minutes of non-use. While in sleep mode, the screen goes blank. To “wake up” your Forté, press any button. Once the screen lights up, select your grinding method.
Turn the grinder on and lower the Macro and Micro levers, all the way to the bottom. Let the grinder run long enough to expel any remaining ground coffee. Remove the grounds bin (For Vario-W and Forte , TARE the grinder). Now press any one of the preset buttons, then press START and insert the Calibration tool into the 2mm Allen head screw (The grinder will run until you press the STOP button). With the motor running, move the Macro arm up to the top (setting 1).
displayed. Then press button M, the display will read “cal”. Gently set the 200g weight onto the platform. The display will flash “pas” and then show the total weight of the bin and coffee beans (it should read 200). After removing the bin the screen will show 0.0. Empty the beans. Then press START to bring the grinder to the “home screen”. Then place the bin back on the scale and press TARE. The scale is now calibrated. Please email us at support@baratza.com if you have problems calibrating the scale.
CARE and CLEANING Removing the Bean Hopper Rotate the hopper lever, so it is in the CLOSED position, then press the START button to run any remaining beans through the grinder. Remove the plug from the power outlet. Remove the hopper by twisting it, with both hands (with the lid on) in a counterclockwise direction until it stops (about 1/4inch, or 4mm) and then lift the bean hopper off of the grinder housing.
Forte TM If the grinder is used daily, the burrs (steel or ceramic) should be cleaned at least every few months using tablets (see below for Automatic Cleaning) or with a stiff brush. Proper cleaning enables the burrs to achieve the most consistent grind possible. Cleaning also removes some coffee oils, which will stale and degrade the flavor of the ground coffee. Caution Do not put the bean hopper, hopper lid, ground coffee bin, or PortaHolder in the dishwasher. Hand wash only.
clicks to a stop (about ¼ inch or 4mm). The Open/Close lever should be oriented towards the back of the grinder. Open the lever to allow beans to flow to the grind chamber. Automatic Cleaning A thorough, fast, and easy cleaning can be accomplished using Full Circle(tm) biodegradable grinder cleaning tablets. Full Circle tablets are designed to dislodge coffee particles and absorb and remove odors and coffee oil residue. Remove all beans from the hopper and run the grinder to remove any beans inside.
WARRANTY and SERVICE U.S. and Canadian Warranty Information Limited Warranty for Baratza Grinders is 1 year. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship (parts and labor) including free ground transportation to and from our repair facility within the US and Canada. This warranty does not apply to: improper use, lack of cleaning, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of proper adjustment, foreign objects (stones, screws, etc.
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