How to Reset a Bosch Fridge or Freezer (5 Easy Reset Methods)

If your Bosch refrigerator is showing error codes, sounding alarms, or not working correctly, a reset is often the fastest solution. Door alarms, temperature warnings, demo mode issues, and water filter alerts can usually be cleared in just a few steps.

However, Bosch refrigerators use different reset methods depending on the problem, so using the correct procedure is important.

This guide walks you through five safe and effective ways to reset a Bosch fridge or freezer, and explains when each reset should be used.

To reset a Bosch fridge, unplug it for 30–45 minutes for a hard reset, or use the control panel to reset specific alarms such as door, temperature, water filter, or demo mode. The correct reset method depends on the issue causing the error or alarm.

Bosch Refrigerator Hard Reset (Power Reset)

A hard reset should be used only as a last resort for electronic glitches or unresponsive controls.

When to use it

Display is frozen
Error codes appear randomly
Controls stop responding

How to hard reset a Bosch fridge

Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet
Leave it unplugged for 30–45 minutes
Plug the fridge back in and allow it to restart

🔹 Food will remain safe during this time as long as the doors stay closed.

How to Reset a Bosch Fridge from Demo Mode

If your Bosch fridge lights work but it does not cool, it may be stuck in demo (showroom) mode.

Signs of demo mode

Interior lights work
No cooling
Ice maker and water dispenser inactive

How to exit demo mode

Turn the refrigerator off
Leave it off for 5 minutes
Turn it back on
Within 5 seconds, press and hold Alarm Off
Hold for about 15 seconds
Release when you hear three beeps

The fridge will reboot and resume normal cooling.

Read: Why Is Ice Or Frost Build Up In The Freezer?

How to Reset the Bosch Door Alarm

Bosch refrigerators use a door alarm to warn you when a door is left open too long.

How to reset it

Simply close the door completely
If needed, press the Alarm or OK button on the control panel

Some models also allow you to disable the door alarm through the settings menu.

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How to Reset the Bosch Temperature Alarm

The temperature alarm activates when the fridge or freezer becomes too warm.

Common causes

Door left open
Adding large amounts of warm food
Power interruption

How to reset the temperature alarm

Fix the cause of the temperature rise
Press Alarm or OK (model-dependent)
Alarm will stop once temperatures return to normal

How to Reset the Bosch Water Filter Warning

If your Bosch fridge has a water dispenser, it includes a filter replacement reminder.

How to reset the water filter alarm

Install a new water filter
Press and hold Change Filter for 3 seconds
The indicator light turns off when reset is complete

If replacing the filter early

Press the Change Filter button repeatedly
Stop when the display reads “0”

This resets the filter usage timer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long does it take for a Bosch fridge to cool after resetting?

If cooling was already active, temperature usually stays stable.
If exiting demo mode, cooling typically begins within 2 hours, but full temperature stabilization can take 8–12 hours.

What does the “Super” button do on a Bosch refrigerator?

Bosch fridges feature SuperCool and SuperFreeze modes.

SuperCool lowers fridge temp to 34°F for 2 hours
SuperFreeze lowers freezer temp to -8°F for 6 hours

These modes help chill or freeze food faster.

What is Bosch demo mode?

Demo mode (showroom mode) disables cooling while keeping lights and displays active. It’s used in stores to showcase the fridge without wasting energy.