Bosch B36CL80SNS refrigeration unit switches on more often and for longer
Cause 1 of 3The appliance has been opened frequently. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 28
First checkDo not open the door unnecessarily.
Causes and checks
The appliance has been opened frequently. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 28
- Do not open the door unnecessarily.
External ventilation openings are covered up. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 28
- Remove obstructions from in front of the external ventilation openings.
Not a fault. Modern refrigeration machines switch on more frequently and have different power levels to cool more efficiently. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 28
- Remove obstructions from in front of the external ventilation openings.
- Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources, and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
- Only open the appliance door as briefly as necessary.
- Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before storing them in the appliance.
All 3 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.
- 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.
- 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.