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FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL
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Forté™ AP/BG
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Forté series coffee grinder!
This durable, user-friendly machine is ready to find its
spot in the slow bar in a café or on your kitchen counter.
The Forté is a compact, weight-based or time-based commercial-grade grinder dedicated
to grinding for a wide range of brew methods. The Forté incorporates many features that
accommodate both commercial and professional-level home use including an all-metal
construction, small footprint, intuitive touch control panel, an accurate built-in scale,
and consistent macro and micro adjustments. The Forté is built to last thanks to its
aluminum grind chamber; a sturdy, reinforced drive belt; and a powerful DC motor with a
long duty cycle.
Note: This manual is for both the Forté AP and the Forté BG. Most instructions apply to
both models, but it will be called out when information is model-specific.
August, 2022 (v4)

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  • Page 1 FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL Forté™ AP/BG INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Forté series coffee grinder! This durable, user-friendly machine is ready to find its spot in the slow bar in a café or on your kitchen counter. The Forté is a compact, weight-based or time-based commercial-grade grinder dedicated to grinding for a wide range of brew methods.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION PARTS IDENTIFICATION GRINDER SETUP GRINDER OPERATION CALIBRATION CARE & CLEANING WARRANTY & SERVICE August, 2022 (v4)

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Baratza will not accept any liability for damage, injury, or warranty if the grinder is used other than for its intended Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by purpose (i.e.

  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION Hopper Lid Grounds Bin Bean Hopper Scale Platform Bean Shut-Off Knob Grind Adjustment Buttons Upper Burr Carrier Start & Stop Buttons Burrs* Weight Mode Micro Adjustment Lever Knob Time Mode Macro Adjustment Manual Mode Lever Knob Grind Presets Burr Calibration Tool Burr Removal Tool...

  • Page 5: Grinder Setup

    FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL GRINDER SETUP Place the grinder on a stable, level surface. Hand wash the hopper lid (1), hopper (2), and grounds bin with warm, soapy water. Let air dry or dry with a soft cloth. Do not wash any other parts in water as it may result in cosmetic damage. Install the hopper: With the hopper upright and the bean shut-off knob pointing toward the rear left of the grinder,...

  • Page 6: Grinder Operation

    FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL GRINDER OPERATION ADJUSTING THE GRIND SETTING: The Forté has two grind adjustment levers that are used to select a grind setting: the micro adjustment lever knob the left of the display, and the macro adjustment lever knob to the right.
  • Page 7 FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL WEIGHT-BASED OPERATION: With its built-in scale, the Forté can dose coffee accurately, down to a tenth of a gram, from a minimum of 5.0g and a maximum of 120.0g. When in weight mode, the Forté can either grind to a preset grind weight before automatically stopping, or the display can be used to double-check a pre-weighed dose by grinding in manual mode.
  • Page 8 • If the hopper is in place and open, the motor is engaging, but no coffee is being ground, a clog may have formed. Please check the Troubleshooting page on Baratza.com for information on clearing clogs. • Some different varieties and roasts of coffees may grind more slowly than others. If this seems to be the case, this error can be cleared by pressing the start button, and then grinding can be resumed by pressing the start button again.

  • Page 9: Calibration

    FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL CALIBRATION Though the Forté’s burrs and scale come calibrated to a high specification, they may need adjustments over time to meet user grinding expectations. BURR CALIBRATION: The Forté factory calibration will accommodate a wide range of brew methods.
  • Page 10 FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL If grinding at the coarsest setting does not yield coarse enough grinds, the calibration can be set to a finer point, up to 1A. If grinding at the finest setting does not yield fine enough grinds, the calibration can be set to a coarser point, down to 3Z.

  • Page 11: Care & Cleaning

    FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL CARE & CLEANING Routinely cleaning the grinder is important to ensure that it performs as intended. With standard home use, the grinder should be cleaned at least once per month. If darker roasted coffee, oily coffee, or flavored coffee (which has had essential oils added) is being used, more frequent cleaning may be necessary.
  • Page 12 FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL Upper burr carrier and upper burr cleaning: With the upper burr carrier in one hand, use a non-metal, bristle brush such as a toothbrush to clean around the burr carrier and on the surface of the upper burr. For a deeper clean of the upper burr carrier, use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the burr in the burr carrier.

  • Page 13: Warranty & Service

    INFORMATION For all countries outside the US and Canada, the warranty, Limited Warranty for Baratza Grinders is 1 year from the original support and service is provided by the International Retailer date of purchase. This warranty covers all defects in materials the grinder was purchased from.

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