Written by
Clara Bennett Appliance Care EditorPublished October 20, 2026
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Error codeTime to Clean
ApplianceIce Maker
Quick answer
Time to Clean is a cleaning reminder on the U-3018CLRS-40B clear ice machine. The manual says to use U-Line cleaner 37050.
Model compatibility: U-Line reuses codes across series and model years, so Time to Clean 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
Water circulation system requires cleaning.
Time to Clean appears on the U-3018CLRS-40B, a current 3000-series clear ice machine. It means the water circulation system requires cleaning, and it sits in the manual’s table of logged errors.
What the manual asks for
Clean the unit with U-Line cleaner 37050, following the cleaning instructions in the user guide.
If the message returns right after a clean, call (310) 879-5776 for ice maker repair in Los Angeles. State the model number and what cleaning you carried out.
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.
Seeing this code on your U-Line appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
U-Line products are compact, built-in, and often visually similar across generations. Effective repair starts with the exact model, the symptom you can…
