BARATZA Forté BG Coffee Grinder User Guide

: June 11, 2024
: BARATZA

Table of Contents

BARATZA Forté BG Coffee Grinder
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
SETUP
GRIND SETTINGS CHART
FOR FURTHER SUPPORT
SAFETY INFORMATION
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

BARATZA Forté BG Coffee Grinder

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Product Information

The Baratza Brew Grinder is an electric coffee grinder designed for home use. It has a hopper that can hold up to 8 ounces of coffee beans, and a grounds bin that can hold up to 5 ounces of ground coffee. The grinder has both micro and macro adjustment levers to adjust the grind size, and comes with three preset grind settings. It also has weight and time modes for precise grinding, and a manual mode for continuous grinding.

Dimensions: 13.8 x 12.3 x 38.1 cm
Weight: 2.72 kg
Power: 120V AC 180W 50/60 Hz
Manufactured by Baratza in the USA

For more information and detailed instructions on usage and maintenance, please refer to the full manual available online at baratza.com/documentation.

Product Usage Instructions

Remove all packaging materials and wash the hopper lid, hopper, and grounds bin with warm soapy water. Let air dry or dry with a clean cloth.
Place the hopper on top of the grinder with the shutoff knob pointing towards the back left of the grinder. Push down and rotate the hopper clockwise to center the shutoff knob and lock the hopper into place.
Plug in the grinder.
Insert the grounds bin on the scale platform.
Adjust the grind size using the micro and macro adjustment levers according to recipe requirements or taste preferences using the Grind Settings Chart.
Add coffee beans to the hopper, making sure that the bean shut-off knob is in the open position with ‘OPEN’ facing up.
Select either weight or time mode using the weight mode or time mode button.
If using weight mode, hold down the weight mode button to zero the scale for first use.
Select a preset or select manual mode, then press the start button to grind. Presets 1, 2, and 3 set the grinder to run to a designated weight or time and can be adjusted with the up/down arrows and saved by pressing and holding the numbered button for the preset you would like to change. Manual mode allows the grinder to run continuously after start is pressed until stop is pressed, 120 grams is reached if using weight mode, or 60 seconds is reached if using time mode.

Note : Please refer to the full manual for information on error codes.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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Hopper lid
Bean hopper
Bean shut-off knob
Micro adjustment lever knob
Macro adjustment lever knob
Grounds bin
Scale platform
Grind preset adjustment buttons
Start/Stop buttons
Weight mode
Time mode
Manual mode
Grind presets
Burr calibration tool (see manual)
Burr removal tool (see manual)

Thank you for choosing the Baratza Forté BG for your grinding needs!
This is the quick start guide. For more detailed instructions, find the full manual online at baratza.com/documentation.

SETUP

Remove everything from the packaging and hand wash the lid (1), hopper (2) and grounds bin (6) with warm soapy water. Let air dry or dry with clean cloth.
With the hopper (2) upright and the shut-off knob (3) pointing toward the back left of the grinder, place the hopper on top of the grinder and find the point where it settles into place. Push down and rotate the hopper clockwise to center the shut-off knob and lock the hopper into place.
Plug in the grinder.
Insert the grounds bin (6). It will rest on the scale platform (7)
Reference the Grind Settings Chart below and move the lever knobs (4 & 5) up or down to set the grind size.
Add beans to the hopper (2). Ensure bean shut-off knob (3) is in the open position. “OPEN” should be facing up.
Select either weight (10) or time (11) mode.
If using the grinder in weight mode, hold down the weight mode button (10) to zero the scale for first use.
Select a preset (13) or select manual mode (12), then press Start (9) to grind.

Note : Please see the full manual at baratza.com/documentation for information on error codes.
Presets 1, 2 and 3 (13) set the grinder to run to a designated weight or time. They can be adjusted with the up/down arrows (8) and saved by pressing and holding the numbered button for the preset you would like to change. Manual mode (12) allows the grinder to run continuously after Start is pressed until Stop is pressed, 120 grams is reached if using weight mode, or 60 seconds is reached if using time mode.

GRIND SETTINGS CHART

Adjust finer or coarser according to recipe requirements or taste preferences

Espresso| AeroPress| Hario V60| Automatic Brewer| Chemex| French Press
---|---|---|---|---|---
2K| 4M| 6M| 7M| 8M| 10M

FOR FURTHER SUPPORT

In US & Canada:

Email: support@baratza.com
Phone: 425-641-1245
Toll Free : 877-701-2021

Outside North America::

For Baratza product related inquiries and support, please visit: baratza.com

If the Grinder Is Not Performing as Expected: Please see our troubleshooting guides at: baratza.com/troubleshooting

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 immerse the grinder, plug or cord in water or any other liquid.
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.
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.
Do not leave your grinder unattended while turned ON.
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.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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