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FORTÉ™ AP/BG MANUAL

August, 2022 (v4)

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Keep these instructions for future reference. Read the information 
below very carefully as it contains important safety information for 
use of this appliance.

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Use only with AC current and the correct voltage. See the 
label on the base of the grinder to determine the correct 
voltage.

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Only clean the grinder housing with a dry or slightly 
damp cloth. Do not immerse the grinder, plug or cord in 
water or any other liquid.

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Baratza will not accept any liability for damage, injury, or 
warranty if the grinder is used other than for its intended 
purpose (i.e. grinding roasted whole coffee beans) or is 
improperly operated or repaired.

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Do not operate the grinder with a damaged cord or plug. 
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by 

the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified 

persons in order to avoid a hazard.

 !

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children 
aged less than 8 years.

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Do not leave your grinder unattended while turned ON.

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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 
years and above and persons with reduced physical, 
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience 
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or 
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way 
and understand the hazards involved.

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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by 
children without supervision.

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Always unplug the grinder from the electrical supply 
before assembling, disassembling or cleaning. To 
unplug, grasp plug and remove from the outlet. Never 
pull on the cord.

CAUTION: ALWAYS unplug the electrical supply cord prior to cleaning the grinder.

Summary of Contents for Forte AP

Page 1: ...ncorporates 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...

Page 2: ...FORT AP BG MANUAL August 2022 v4 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 4 GRINDER SETUP 5 GRINDER OPERATION 6 CALIBRATION 9 CARE CLEANING 11 WARRANTY SERVICE 13...

Page 3: ...rd or plug If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Keep the appliance and its cord out of reac...

Page 4: ...r Burr Carrier 5 Burrs 6 Micro Adjustment Lever Knob 7 Macro Adjustment Lever Knob 8 Grounds Bin 9 Scale Platform 10 Grind Adjustment Buttons 11 Start Stop Buttons 12 Weight Mode 13 Time Mode 14 Manua...

Page 5: ...r will come installed in the Fort AP grinder To remove it pull firmly straight out of the grinder b The weight function is not usable with the PortaHolder installed as it covers the scale platform c I...

Page 6: ...l reduce the lifespan of the burrs CHOOSING A GRIND SETTING The settings shown in the table below should be used as a general starting point The actual grind size needed for a particular brew method w...

Page 7: ...n it the weight icon will begin to flash Press it to tare the scale To grind continuously with a real time weight readout on the display press the manual mode button 14 while in weight mode Then use t...

Page 8: ...n a substantial increase in weight in a few seconds during grinding This may indicate that either coffee is not being ground or that coffee is being ground more slowly than expected Ensure that the be...

Page 9: ...om of the range 5 Insert the burr calibration tool 16 into the round calibration port behind the discharge chute until the tool settles into the head of the calibration screw inside 6 Press the start...

Page 10: ...om the scale platform 9 Ensure that the scale platform is clear of any debris and that the screws on top are tightened so that the platform does not shift 2 Unplug the grinder Plug it back in and hold...

Page 11: ...inder 3 Grip the hopper and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it 4 Lift the hopper up and off the grinder CLEANING THE HOPPER AND GROUNDS BIN 1 Empty the hopper and the grounds bin 8 of coffee 2 Wa...

Page 12: ...r burr carrier on top of the grind chamber It should sit level with the grind chamber and will not thread on properly if it is not level 2 Use the burr removal tool to rotate the upper burr carrier co...

Page 13: ...te of purchase and 2 Model and serial number located on bottom of the grinder A Baratza representative will respond to determine the problem and suggest a solution path The customer is responsible for...

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