When your fridge is on the fritz, you need a surefire way to get it back into gear. In the following article, you’ll find 4 simple ways to reset your Bosch refrigerator and get it working again. Let’s get started.
You can reset your Bosch refrigerator by unplugging it and waiting 30 seconds. You can also press and hold “power freeze” and “power cool” or find the reset button amongst the settings.
Are you ready to get your refrigerator back in working order? Let’s go!
Why trust us? This article was written by Craig Anderson and Andy Fulenchek.
Craig has helped thousands of other homeowners repair their appliances since 2016.
Andy is one of our resident appliance repair experts with over a decade of experience. He currently runs his appliance repair company with a team of trusted technicians.
Finding Refrigerator Reset Instructions
When you’re wondering how to reset your Bosch fridge freezer, your first step should be to consult the user manual.
If you don’t have your manual handy, that’s ok! Try using our free resource below or read on for instructions on how to find it.
Now, as much as I’d like to, I can’t provide one set of instructions for every type of Bosch refrigerator. The quickest and easiest way to reset your fridge is to find the specific instructions for your model. I’ve found that even among appliances made by a single manufacturer, there can be big differences. Two fridges, both made by Bosch, can have completely different reset processes.
To make things easier, here’s a foolproof tip to help you find the right instructions for resetting your Bosch fridge freezer’s thermostat.
In an internet search engine, please type the following:
“Bosch [model] Refrigerator Manual PDF”.
Here’s an example of what you should type:
Bosch B30IB800SP Refrigerator Manual PDF.
Typing the above into a search engine helped me to find this user manual for a Bosch fridge freezer. Inside the manual, I found more details on how to reset that particular model.
Alternatively, you can find your user manual on the Bosch website. Use this owner manual search tool to find yours. Once you’ve found your manual online, you can skip to the troubleshooting section for safe reset instructions.
Don’t know your model number? No worries! In the next section are some general reset methods covering most fridges.
4 Tips for Resetting Any Bosch Refrigerator
There are a few things you can try for a Bosch refrigerator reset. Most smart fridges have a few standard reset methods that can be used on any make or model.
Tip #1 Software Reset
In my experience, you can perform a full reset on modern fridges by going into the appropriate settings menu and telling the fridge to reset. The process can vary from one brand and model to another, so check your User Manual (use the instructions above to find your manual online if you don’t have the physical copy at hand).
Most of the time, the reset option for a Bosch fridge can be found in Settings -> About -> Reset.
Tip #2 Press and Hold Buttons
When figuring out how to reset your Bosch fridge freezer, I find that holding the “power freeze” and “power cool” buttons at the same time for 5 seconds works on most models.
Some fridges also have reset switches. Look for a small panel you can flip up at the top of the fridge door. Underneath the panel, there will be a button or a switch labeled “reset.” From what I’ve seen, pressing or flipping the reset switch will reset fridges with the feature.
You may also find the reset button on the fridge’s front panel. You’ll see the button next to other components, such as the ice maker and the water dispenser. If nothing happens when you hit reset, then you can move on to the next step.
Tip #3 Check for Error Codes
If you’re still figuring out how to reset your Bosch fridge freezer and the method of the buttons failed, it’s time to look for specific problems. My usual advice is to check the display for error codes. If there’s an error code, you can look it up to find the right way to reset the fridge.
Smart fridges can self-diagnose in most cases, so if you’re seeing an error code, you can check the problem at Bosch’s error code database. On Bosch’s database, you’ll find a list of the most common Bosch error codes and some handy instructions to help you with the issue.
There are two common error codes that you may see on your Bosch refrigerator. Error 02 and 03, or “E02” and “E03”. If your refrigerator displays the error code E02, then there’s a problem with the ice maker.
You must reset the power to your circuit breaker for 30 seconds to an ice maker issue related to E02.
If your refrigerator displays an E03 error code, there’s an ice dispenser user interface issue. To fix the problem, you must reset the power to your circuit breaker for 30 seconds.
Tip #4 Hard Reset
If there’s one thing that works across just about every technology, it’s the hard reset. Everything with a computer chip inside can benefit from some time being turned off, and refrigerators are no exception.
A hard reset will fix nearly everything a soft reset can. Just be careful because sometimes hard resets can mess with your settings or delete them altogether (a much bigger issue for Smart Fridge owners, though).
Here’s how you can perform a hard reset on your Bosch refrigerator:
- Turn off the fridge: If there’s a power button inside the fridge, press and hold it until the lights turn off.
- Unplug the fridge: Reach behind your fridge and remove the plug from the wall. Cutting off the electrical supply helps stop any glitches that might escape turning the unit off.
- Wait at least ten minutes: If the fridge is having trouble cooling, waiting for a while can help the motors cool down.
- Plug the fridge back in and turn it back on. Your fridge should now be back in working order!
*TIP: If you cannot reach behind the fridge to unplug it, turn it off at the circuit breaker. Leave the circuit breaker switch in the “OFF” position for at least 10 minutes before attempting to flip it back on again.
After the Reset
In most cases, one of the above reset methods will do the trick, and your problem will be solved. Even so, it’s important to double-check that everything works as it should.
Pay attention to your fridge for the next few days once it’s running again. Ensure the fridge runs normally, without any weird temperature fluctuations or error messages.
It’s also important that once you reset the fridge, you double-check that all your settings are dialed in properly to prevent having to do another reset in the near future.
Why Do Refrigerators Need a Reset?
Everything with a computer chip in it is vulnerable to computer bugs. The smarter your fridge, the more parts it has that can freeze up.
Sometimes, programs can get caught in a loop. If a program is given too many commands at once, commands that conflict, or commands that make no sense, it can freeze. Basically, the program gets confused and stops responding to anything, even itself.
In your computer, bugs and glitches look like the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). In your fridge, however, bugs can manifest as an unresponsive ice maker, a black touch screen, or a flashing control panel.
Resetting is a quick solution to the problem. Resetting terminates the program that’s having problems and lets it restart. As long as the problem was a temporary glitch, you’ll be good to go after a quick reset.
Resetting Your Bosch Refrigerator
Smart fridges are a great way to incorporate the power of technology into your daily life. However, they can have glitches like any other technology. I hope this quick guide has helped you reset your refrigerator and given you some ways to keep it running in the future.
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-Craig.
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