Written by
Elena Vasquez Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeBin T Open
ApplianceIce Maker
Machine and entry
Unit: U-Line U-3018CLRS-40B, a 3000-series clear ice machine.
Entry: Bin T Open.
Meaning: the circuit of the bin thermistor is open.
Viewing and emptying the log
Pick All Errors in the service menu to scroll through what is stored. When you want the list emptied, choose Clear Errors from the same menu and confirm.
Manual troubleshooting order
Examine the connection between thermistor and harness for signs of moisture or corrosion.
Examine the point where the harness is joined to the main board.
Replace the thermistor once both connections prove valid.
Neighboring thermistor entries
Bin T Short: the shorted reading from the same circuit.
Condenser T Open: described as an open evaporator thermistor circuit.
Ice machine service in San Francisco
For a U-3018CLRS-40B in San Francisco or elsewhere in the Bay Area, phone (415) 329-7078 and ask about U-Line ice machine repair. Read out the exact log entry and the model number, and say which connections were looked at.
Model compatibility: U-Line reuses codes across series and model years, so Bin T Open may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Bin T Open is a log entry for an open bin thermistor circuit.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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