Bosch B36CD50SNS Ice Maker Reset Button: Where to Look

On the Bosch B36CD50SNS, treat the ice maker reset as a short sequence rather than one hidden button: switch the ice maker off at its on/off control, wait about 1 minute, and switch it back on. If that changes nothing, turn off the refrigerator’s circuit breaker for 30 seconds, restore power, and give the freezer up to 24 hours to make ice before you decide a part has failed.

Where is the ice maker reset on the Bosch B36CD50SNS?

First confirm the full model number on the rating label inside the fresh-food compartment, so you read the right owner’s manual. Then check three places:

1. The ice maker module. Look over the housing of the unit that drops cubes into the bin with a flashlight. A switch or small button there is its own on/off or test control. Press a test button once only; repeated presses can overfill the mold.
2. The control panel. If the module has no control, the on/off setting lives on the refrigerator’s panel, usually marked with an ice symbol. The manual shows the key.
3. The bin and arm. Some ice makers stop when they sense a full bin. Viking’s 5 Series, for example, needs its signal arm down in the on position, and a crooked bin can stop production on many designs.

How do you reset the ice maker step by step?

1. Turn the ice maker off at the module or the control panel.
2. Clear any cubes stuck in the mold or jammed at the bin opening.
3. Wait about a minute, then turn it back on.
4. If nothing happens within a few hours, switch the breaker off for 30 seconds and back on. This restarts the controls more completely than the ice maker switch alone.
5. Keep the freezer closed, ideally at or below 0°F, and wait. Viking’s guide for its integrated ice makers puts first production at 12 to 24 hours and says to discard the first bucket, a good habit on any brand.

Did the refrigerator actually lose power?

Many reset searches start after an outage. Rye sits on Long Island Sound, and a nor’easter or summer thunderstorm that flickers the lights along the shore can leave a refrigerator with a lit panel and an idle ice maker, or a dark display. Check the supply first:

• The breaker. A half-tripped breaker can look on. Push it fully off, then on.
• GFCI outlets. A tripped GFCI cuts power without warning. Sub-Zero’s guide for its Designer Series Undercounter Ice Maker calls for 115 VAC, 60 Hz on a 15 amp dedicated circuit and advises against a GFCI indoors because it may interrupt operation.
• The plug. A plug worked partly loose behind the unit causes intermittent power drops.
• Settings. Some features do not survive an outage; Sub-Zero’s UC-15I, for instance, needs its Auto Delay set again. Re-check your settings once power returns.

Is the control panel locked or in a special mode?

If the display lights but the keys ignore you, the panel may be locked rather than broken. Many refrigerator panels, Bosch’s included, have a lock feature; look for a lock symbol and release it as the manual describes.

Special modes can also hold the ice maker off. Sub-Zero’s Sabbath Mode turns off the ice maker and door alarm and comes back on after a power failure, so an ice maker that “won’t reset” after a storm may simply be in a mode like this.

Could a clogged water filter be the real problem?

Yes. Bosch says to change its water filters every 6 months or when the appliance indicates. Its B36CL manual adds a visible drop in water output or ice production as a sign, and resets the indicator by holding the change filter key for 3 seconds. Bosch’s UltraClarity filter 11034152 (BORPLFTR10) fits many of its refrigerators; match the number on your old cartridge before you buy.

When does a dark display mean a failed part?

Symptom	Likely cause	What you can check	When to call a technician
Display dark, interior light off	Tripped breaker or GFCI, loose plug	Reset the breaker; test the outlet with a lamp	The outlet has power, the unit stays dead
Display dark, interior light on	Failed control or display board, loose wiring	Breaker off for 30 seconds	Display still dark after the power cycle
Display on, keys do nothing	Control lock or special mode	Look for a lock or mode symbol	No lock is on and keys still ignore you
No ice after 24 hours	Ice maker off, warm freezer, clogged filter, frozen fill line	Ice maker on, freezer at 0°F, filter age	Water reaches the unit but the mold never fills
Ice stops again within days	Failing ice maker module or water inlet valve	Whether the mold holds water	Right away

A dark display with the interior light still on is the clearest sign of a failed part: the refrigerator has power, so the fault sits in the board or its wiring, and no reset will fix it.

What does a Bosch ice maker repair typically cost?

Ice maker repair typically runs $250–$650, common refrigerator faults $300–$750, and the diagnostic visit $95–$149. These are typical ranges; the firm quote is given on site after diagnosis.

Sound Shore Appliance Repair is an independent service, not manufacturer-authorized, handling ice maker repair and refrigerator repair on Bosch refrigerators across Rye, Harrison, Port Chester and Mamaroneck. If the reset steps do not bring the ice back, call (914) 537-0917.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I find a reset button on my Bosch B36CD50SNS ice maker?

The reset is normally done with the ice maker’s on/off control and a power cycle rather than a dedicated button. Check the module housing, then the control panel, then your manual.

Does turning off the breaker reset the ice maker?

Yes, switching the breaker off for 30 seconds restarts the controls and the ice maker’s cycle. Allow up to 24 hours for ice afterward.

How long after a reset should ice appear?

Expect several hours at minimum and up to 24 hours, because the ice maker fills only once the freezer is cold enough. Throw out the first batch after a long shutdown.

Is it safe to keep resetting the ice maker?

An occasional reset is fine, but one needed every few days points to a real fault, usually the module, the water valve or a frozen fill line.