Bosch B36CL80SNS ice cube production is low
Cause 1 of 6The appliance was connected recently. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 29
First checkWait approximately 4 hours until the first batch of ice cubes is ready.
Causes and checks
The appliance was connected recently. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 29
- Wait approximately 4 hours until the first batch of ice cubes is ready.
The freezer compartment was opened often or for a long time. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 29
- Check ice cube production after a few hours.
Low water pressure. Source: Troubleshooting, pp. 29-30
- Check the pressure of the water supply system or an external water filter system such as reverse osmosis.
The water filter is blocked. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 30
- Change the water filter. See Replace the water filter.
Food or objects block the fill level sensor for the ice maker. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 30
- Remove all food and objects from the ice storage container.
Fault in the ice maker. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 30
- Switch off the appliance, unplug it or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box, and reconnect it after 5 minutes.
Bosch Customer Service Switch on the appliance. If the fault persists, call Customer Service. Contact: 1-800-944-2904 or bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support.
All 6 causes checked. Contact Bosch Customer Service: 1-800-944-2904.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, 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
Other B36CL80SNS 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.
- 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.
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.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.