Bosch B36CL80SNS 800 Series counter-depth French door refrigerator
- Category
- Refrigerators
- Model number
- B36CL80SNS
- Region
- United States and Canada
- Manual
- 9001602135 revision E
- Verified
- E or d
- Error Er
- Er (Home Connect update)
- Error UP
- Error SI
- Alarm off flashing
- Change fliter lit
- Refrigerator is not cooling but the displays and lighting are lit
- Ice maker is not working
- Ice cube production is low
- Water dispenser is not working
- Water output is reduced
- Water drips from the water dispenser or leaks out of the appliance
- Temperature differs greatly from the setting
- Refrigeration unit switches on more often and for longer
- Appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, clicks or makes other noises
- LED lighting does not work
- How to set the refrigerator and freezer temperature
- How to switch the temperature unit between °F and °C
- How to switch the appliance on or off
- How to turn off demo mode
- How to switch the door alarm warning tone on or off
- How to switch Sabbath mode on or off
- How to switch ice cube production on or off
- How to replace the water filter
- How to reset the filter change status after an early filter change
- How to run the appliance self-test
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| E or d | The electronics detected a fault. | 1 causes |
| Er | The appliance self-test found a fault. Five audible signals sound at the end of the test. | Checks |
| Er (Home Connect update) | The appliance was unable to install the Home Connect software update. | Checks |
| UP | An update for the Home Connect software is available. | Checks |
| SI | Signal strength of the Wi-Fi network: 0 is no reception and 3 is full reception. The value should be at least 2. | Checks |
| alarm off flashing | The door alarm is on because an appliance door is open, or, if the freezer temperature display also flashes, the temperature alarm is on because the freezer is too warm. | 4 causes |
| change fliter lit | The filter change notification comes on every 6 months, sooner with increased water consumption. The control panel prints the label as "change fliter". | Checks |
Er
The submenu setting display shows Er after the appliance self-test. The appliance self-test found a fault. Five audible signals sound at the end of the test.
Source Source: Troubleshooting: Conducting an appliance self-test, p. 31
Er (Home Connect update)
Er shows in the submenu setting display during a software update. The appliance was unable to install the Home Connect software update.
- Repeat the update later.
Source Source: Home Connect: Installing updates for the Home Connect software, p. 18
UP
UP shows in the submenu display. An update for the Home Connect software is available.
- Press any touch field to cancel and return the display to the set temperature, or press menu, step to UP and press the submenu setting key to install the update.
Source Source: Home Connect: Installing updates for the Home Connect software, p. 18
SI
SI shows in the submenu display with a value from 0 to 3. Signal strength of the Wi-Fi network: 0 is no reception and 3 is full reception. The value should be at least 2.
- If the value is below 2, place the router and refrigerator closer together, remove screening walls between them or install a repeater.
Source Source: Home Connect: Checking the signal strength, p. 17
change fliter lit
The change fliter indicator is lit. The filter change notification comes on every 6 months, sooner with increased water consumption. The control panel prints the label as "change fliter".
- Replace the water filter. See Replace the water filter.
- Press and hold change fliter for 3 seconds to switch the indicator off and reset the filter change status.
Source Source: Additional functions: Filter change notification, p. 16
Problems
- Refrigerator is not cooling but the displays and lighting are litDemo mode is switched on.
- Ice maker is not working4 causes in the manual. First: ice cube production is switched off.
- Ice cube production is low6 causes in the manual. First: the appliance was connected recently.
- Water dispenser is not working2 causes in the manual. First: no water is supplied to the appliance.
- Water output is reduced2 causes in the manual. First: water pressure is low.
- Water drips from the water dispenser or leaks out of the appliance2 causes in the manual. First: water drips from the water dispenser: air is in the water system.
- Temperature differs greatly from the settingVarious causes are possible.
- Refrigeration unit switches on more often and for longer3 causes in the manual. First: the appliance has been opened frequently.
- Appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, clicks or makes other noises6 causes in the manual. First: A motor, refrigerant flow, a switch or valve, automatic defrosting or falling ice cubes make the sound.
- LED lighting does not workVarious causes are possible.
Refrigerator is not cooling but the displays and lighting are lit
Demo mode is switched on. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 28
- Turn off demo mode. See Turn off demo mode.
Temperature differs greatly from the setting
Various causes are possible. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 29
- Switch off the appliance and switch it back on after approximately 5 minutes.
- If the temperature is too warm, check it again after a couple of hours. If it is too cold, check it again on the following day.
LED lighting does not work
Various causes are possible. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 28
Frost forms on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment
The back wall of the refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically at regular intervals; modern refrigeration machines keep the temperature more even. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 28
How-to
- How to set the refrigerator and freezer temperatureTo change the temperature. Bosch recommends 37 °F (3 °C) for the refrigerator and 0 °F (-18 °C) for the freezer.
- How to switch the temperature unit between °F and °CWhen the display shows the wrong unit.
- How to switch the appliance on or offTo turn the appliance off, or on again after it was switched off at the control panel.
- How to turn off demo modeWhen the appliance is not cooling although the displays and lighting are lit.
- How to switch the door alarm warning tone on or offWhen the door alarm tone should be silenced or restored.
- How to switch Sabbath mode on or offTo use the appliance on the Sabbath.
- How to switch ice cube production on or offBefore disconnecting the water connection, or when the ice maker is off.
- How to replace the water filterEvery 6 months, when change fliter lights, or when water output or ice production visibly drops.
- How to reset the filter change status after an early filter changeWhen the filter was replaced before the filter change notification came on.
- How to run the appliance self-testTo check the temperature sensors for faults that customer service can fix.
Maintenance
| Task | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Replace the water filter | Every 6 months, or when change fliter lights | Source: Water system: Water filter, p. 20 |
| Vacuum the external ventilation grilles when they are dusty | Source: Environmental protection and energy-saving: Saving energy, p. 7 | |
| No manual defrosting: the refrigerator and cold storage compartments defrost automatically and the NoFrost system keeps the freezer frost-free | Source: Defrosting, p. 22 | |
| Clean the appliance, fittings and door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral dish soap, and dry with a soft cloth | Source: Cleaning and maintenance, p. 22 |
Settings
| Setting | Options | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold storage compartment setting | 29 °F meat and fish; 32 °F fruit; 32 °F vegetables; 34 °F drinks; 40 °F snacks | Press any touch field on the cold storage panel, press and hold unlock until the light bar lights fully, then press the setting. | Source: Familiarizing yourself with your appliance: Control panel (cold storage compartment); Basic Operation, pp. 12, 14 |
| Super cooling | On, off | Cools the refrigerator compartment as cold as possible and returns to normal operation after about 6 hours. | Source: Additional functions: Super cooling, p. 14 |
| Super freezing | On, off | Cools the freezer as cold as possible and speeds ice cube production; it returns to normal operation after about 8 hours. | Source: Additional functions: Super freezing, p. 15 |
| Energy-saving mode | On, off | Sets the refrigerator to 43 °F (6 °C), the cold storage compartment to 32 °F (0 °C) and the freezer to 6 °F (-14 °C). | Source: Additional functions: Energy-saving mode, p. 15 |
| Freshness mode | On, off | Sets the refrigerator to 36 °F (2 °C) and the cold storage compartment to 32 °F (0 °C); the freezer is unchanged. | Source: Additional functions: Freshness mode, p. 15 |
| Vacation mode | On, off | Sets the refrigerator to 43 °F (6 °C) and the cold storage compartment to 40 °F (4 °C), and switches off ice cube production and the water dispenser. Do not store food in the refrigerator compartment in this mode. | Source: Additional functions: Vacation mode, p. 15 |
| Interior lighting brightness | 0 (off), 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum) | Source: Additional functions: Interior lighting, p. 15 |
Parts and consumables
| Item | Part number | Replace or refill | Specification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UltraClarityPro water filter | BORPLFTR55 | Every 6 months | Replacement water filter; Bosch's specification sheet lists it under accessories. The filter is available from Bosch Customer Service, a dealer or the Bosch website. | Source: Accessories, p. 1 |
Specifications
36-inch counter-depth 4-door refrigerator, 800 Series, with 20.5 cu. ft. total capacity (14.5 refrigerator, 6 freezer), a cold storage compartment with preset storage settings, an ice maker, an internal water dispenser and Home Connect Wi-Fi. Source: General properties; Capacity, p. 1
The control panel has super, fresh, eco, vacation, power, alarm off, menu, change filter and super (freezer) keys. The submenu sets Home Connect, lighting, the door alarm tone, the filter and the temperature unit. Source: Familiarizing yourself with your appliance: Control panel, pp. 10-11
| Capacity | 20.5 cu. ft. total; 14.5 cu. ft. refrigerator; 6 cu. ft. freezer | Source: Capacity, p. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Compressors and evaporators | 2 compressors, 2 evaporators; frost-free freezer | Source: General properties, p. 1 |
| Electrical | 115 V, 60 Hz, 15 A; power cord length 67 inches | Source: Technical details, p. 1 |
| Water pressure | At least 29 psi (200 kPa) and at most 116 psi (800 kPa) | Source: Preventing material damage, p. 7 |
| Temperature ranges | Refrigerator 33 °F to 43 °F (1 °C to 6 °C); cold storage 29 °F to 40 °F (-2 °C to 4 °C); freezer 6 °F to -7 °F (-14 °C to -22 °C) | Source: Refrigerator, cold storage and freezer compartments, pp. 18-19 |
| Ice production | First batch ready about 4 hours after the freezer reaches its set temperature; the ice storage container can take up to 48 hours to fill | Source: Water system: Ice maker, p. 21 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for B36CL80SNS in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for Bosch.
Service contact
Bosch Customer Service: 1-800-944-2904, bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support. United States. Canada: 1-800-944-2904. Source: Customer Service, pp. 31-32
Sources
- Use and Care Manual, Fridge-freezer combination B36CL.. (en-us, fr-ca, es-mx). BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Document 9001602135, revision E, 100 pages, en-US. media3.bsh-group.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Specification sheet, 36" Counter-Depth 4-Door Refrigerator, 800 Series, B36CL80SNS. BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Document MCDOC03224077, revision B36CL80SNS, 2 pages, en-US. media3.bsh-group.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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