Introduction

The Bosch B36CL80SNS Refrigerator is a 36" wide refrigerator built by BSH Home Appliances Corporation. The appliance is in Bosch's 800 series of appliances and became available in 2019. The EnergyStar rated appliance has dual compressors, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a water dispenser with a filter.

The water filter requires periodic replacement. This guide includes step-by-step instructions on replacing the water filter. Brief information on this process is displayed on page 19 of Bosch's manufacturer manual.

References

Bosch Official Website: B36CL80SNS Manufacturer Manual

Bosch Official Website: B36CL80SNS Product Information

EnergyStar Specifications: Bosch B36CL80SNS

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    • Open the refrigerator door.

    • The serial number for the refrigerator is located on a sticker on the right side of the door frame. Verify that the serial number for your refrigerator matches the introduction for this Fast Fix.

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    • Open the freezer drawer.

    • The panel on the left covers the ice maker power switch.

    • Open the panel.

    • The ice maker power button is illuminated by a green LED when the ice maker is on.

    • If the LED is on, press the button to deactivate the ice maker. The green LED will turn off.

    • Close the panel and then the freezer drawer.

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    • Retrieve the replacement water filter.

    • Remove the new filter from the box and then remove the protective packaging.

    • Recycle the cardboard box (where recycling facilities exist) and then properly discard the plastic packaging.

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    • Open the refrigerator door.

    • Press the Menu button located at the top of the door frame followed by the Alarm button.

    • Arrow keys will appear and the system will likely show ON. Press the directional arrow key to display OF.

    • Press the Menu button again to apply the setting.

    • The door alarm is now deactivated.

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    • The water filter panel is at the top right of the refrigerator. Ensure that the area around the water filter panel is clear.

    • On the bottom of the panel, there is a small directional arrow. Gently pull the panel towards you to unlock the panel.

    • Once the panel has unlocked, the door hinges towards the bottom left. Open the door to reveal the water filter.

    • The panel door remains attached and is a hinged design.

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    • Ensure that the newly purchased water filter matches the existing filter before proceeding to next steps.

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    • Gently rotate the water filter counterclockwise to unlock the existing water filter.

    • Once the water filter is unlocked, pull the filter towards you to remove it.

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    • Install the new water filter. There are small tabs on the filter housing which line up to the water filter inlet.

    • Gently rotate the new water filter clockwise to lock the filter into place.

    • Caution: The refrigerator will automatically pressurize the new filter. Ensure that the new filter is secured. Failure to properly secure the filter can dislodge the filter when pressurized.

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    • Return the water filter cover to its original position by gently moving the panel upwards and to the right.

    • Push the panel towards the back wall of the refrigerator to lock the water filter cover into place.

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    • Place a pitcher below the water dispenser and then begin dispensing water. This can be done by either pressing up on the switch with the pitcher or by pressing the grey button labeled water.

    • The water dispenser is on the inside of the refrigerator on the left side of the door frame.

    • Run the water dispenser until 3 gallons (approximately 11.4 liters) have been dispensed. This will purge air from the water lines and condition the new water filter.

    it still does not work but ice is being made. I checked the filter and retwisted it in. Now what?

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    • Press the Menu button at the top of the door frame.

    • The Change Filter button should illuminate. Press the button.

    • Press the directional buttons to reflect O. This resets the water filter replacement counter.

    • Press the Menu button to apply the setting change.

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    • Press the Menu button.

    • Press the Alarm button.

    • Use the directional arrows to move the door alarm from OF to ON. This will reactivate the door alarm.

    • Press the Menu button to apply the setting change.

    • Close the refrigerator door.

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    • Open the freezer drawer and locate the ice maker control panel.

    • Open the panel.

    • Press the button to illuminate the green LED. The ice maker is now on.

    • Close the panel and then close the drawer.

Shawn Metz

Member since: 20/01/23

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4 comments

The step by step instructions plus photos were most helpful! IT was harder to unscrew old filter due to pressurization. Then Needed to figure out how to reset "change filter" setting in "menu" panel. The photos and instructions here were more helpful than any YouTube video!

chugc -

Thank you! Every time I try to reinstall the new filter it pressurizes and sprays water. Do you have any tips?

Ks fridge -

Every time we try to change our filter, it is nearly impossible to isn’t the new filter because of resisting pressure. There must be some solution to this problem. Today we are completely unable to install the filter and do not know what to do besides calling a repairman. That makes for a very expensive solution.

Lucile Church -

Just dealt with this nightmare today. Removed old filter to get part number off of it, water sprayed everywhere and I could not get it back on! Filter area continued to leak/run water even without filter installed! Tried to turn water to fridge off by turning under kitchen sink valves off... (hoping fridge was plumed there) no luck, and could not pull fridge out from wall to try to find shut off line valve. I had to turn main line to house off and drain all lines around fridge (kitchen sink, bathroom etc) Found a store that had a new one in stock...came home and now that the house and fridge lines were not pressurized I was able to get the new filter on... Fridge and bins were FULL of water due to this nightmare. Also the mold that grows under water dispenser due to the horrible interior dispenser design is DISGUSTING I hate this Fridge!

Anita Taylor -