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Clara Bennett Appliance Care EditorPublished September 3, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
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Error codeBin T Short
ApplianceIce Maker
Quick answer
Bin T Short is the U-3018CLRS-40B error-log wording for a shorted bin thermistor circuit.
Model compatibility: U-Line reuses codes across series and model years, so Bin T Short 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 Short means the bin thermistor circuit is shorted.
Bin T Short is the error-log wording on the U-Line U-3018CLRS-40B, a 3000-series clear ice machine, for a shorted bin thermistor circuit.
Same thermistor, opposite fault
Where Bin T Open describes a break in the bin thermistor circuit, Bin T Short describes a short in it. The troubleshooting table in the manual groups the thermistor entries under one set of checks.
Technician checks
A technician starts at the harness end of the thermistor, looking for moisture or corrosion, then moves to the board end, where the harness attaches to the main board. Valid connections lead to replacing the thermistor.
Related log entries
Bin T Open for the open-circuit reading of the same thermistor
Homeowners in Los Angeles can phone (310) 879-5776 about this log entry. Say what the display shows, share the model number, and list what you have already tried. Related work is described under ice maker repair.
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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