Baratza Forte-AP, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Weight and Time Based Coffee Grinder OPERATIONS MANUAL TM Forte TM Forte BG AP ...

Page 2: ...ed to grinding for all styles of coffee brewing The Forté incorporates many features that fit well into commercial operations including all metal construction small footprint intuitive control panel and solid macro micro adjustment The Forté design includes a grinding assembly with a threaded burr holder which screws firmly into an all metal grinding chamber for a more accurate grind A larger belt...

Page 3: ...rté 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 Shut off Hopper The Forté comes with a Shut off Hopper which can be removed from the grinder while the beans are still in it enabling easier changeover of beans Metal PortaHolder The Forté AP comes with a solid cast metal PortaHolder tha...

Page 4: ...NTENTS 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...set buttons 3 Micro grind adjustment lever Macro grind adjustment lever Grind weight adjustment buttons 2 Ceramic burr FortéTM AP Brew Grinder Ground coffee bin 125 gram capacity cutaway to show Weight Platform Weight platform PortaHolder TM Steel burr FortéTM BG Hopper lid TM Forte ...

Page 7: ... use this grinder for anything other than its intended use i e grinding whole roasted coffee beans Baratza will not accept any liability for damage or injury if the grinder is used other than for its intended purpose or is improperly operated or repaired All warranty claims will be void Disassemble your grinder only as directed in the Care and Cleaning Section of this manual If you cannot remedy a...

Page 8: ...al 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 TM Forte ...

Page 9: ... Turn the hopper clockwise until it locks into position expect to apply force Insert the power plug into an AC outlet Pour the desired quantity of roasted whole coffee beans into the hopper Turn the lever to the OPEN position Center the ground coffee bin in front of the grinder and slide it carefully onto the load cell platform Avoid excess weight or pressure on the load cell Press WEIGHT then TAR...

Page 10: ... to the middle of the scale Starting brew settings can be found at www baratza com under the Support tab GrindasmallamountofcoffeeintothebinbypressingWEIGHT thenM manual and then the START button Press STOP after 5g of coffee have been ground Check the particle size If the particle size is close to what you desire use the Micro lever to fine tune the grind size If the particle size needs a big cha...

Page 11: ...um of 120g to be ground at one time At any time during grinding you can stop the unit by pressing the STOP button The motor will stop and the screen will reset to the selected preset weight You can also press M Manual grinding and use the START and STOP buttons to grind to the desired weight to a maximum of 120g Time Based Grinding Operations Select TIME and place the PortaHolder over the load cel...

Page 12: ... 1 2 3 These programmable buttons only adjust the amount of time or weight of coffee to be ground they do not adjust the grind setting Each button comes from the factory with the following presets Weight 1 15g 2 30g 3 60g Time 1 10s 2 15s 3 30s You can easily program more or less grinding weight or time as follows 1 Select Weight or Time 2 Select a Preset button 3 Press the up or down arrow button...

Page 13: ...he bars tighten the screws Insert the PortaHolder into the grinder and press until fully seated Make sure not to put any pressure on the load cell Then insert the portafilter into the PortaHolder by lifting the handle up so the front lip of the portafilter slides under and gets hooked by the nub on the underside of the funnel To use insert your portafilter in the PortaHolder press TIME and the des...

Page 14: ... calibration screw toward the finer direction as indicated on tool until you hear the motor start to slow This setting will allow for a full range of grind If you want a coarser grind insert the tool and turn the opposite direction of the arrow on the tool Scale Calibration If the display is showing EEE out or the grinder is over or under dosing coffee the scale needs to be calibrated To do this y...

Page 15: ...en 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 ...

Page 16: ...counterclockwise direction until it stops about 1 4inch or 4mm and then lift the bean hopper off of the grinder housing Removing the Upper Burr Using the Baratza Burr Tool included with the grinder rotate the metal burr carrier clockwise until it can be twisted free by hand then lift the burr carrier straight up and out of the grinder housing Cleaning the Grounds Bin Hopper and Burrs Wash the grou...

Page 17: ...urrs with water Replacing the Burr Make sure ALL coffee grounds and powder is removed from the mating surfaces of the grind chamber and the upper burr carrier before reinstalling Even a very small speck of coffee powder will throw off your calibration With your hand gently thread the upper burr carrier turning counter clockwise until finger tight almost 1 full turn Using the Baratza Burr Tool rota...

Page 18: ...e 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 Place the recommended amount of Grindz into the empty grinder hopper Adjust the grind setting to 10 place the grounds bin on the load cell and press WEIGHT M Manual andthentheSTARTbutton Grind all of the tablets into the bin then press STOP Once complete we...

Page 19: ...ditional warranty support or troubleshooting information go to www baratza com International Warranty Information For all countries outside the US and Canada the warranty support and service is provided by the International Retailer you purchased from To find a retailer near you go to http www baratza com retailers international Proof of Purchase and Product Registration You can register your grin...

Page 20: ...ForteTM Manual 20 2013 Baratza 3923 120th Avenue SE Bellevue WA 98006 USA www baratza com Manual Revision Date 1 2014 ...