Uline Ice Maker tray corrosion

[Skier66]

I have a U-Line Ice Maker, under counter, Model 95. The ice maker mechanism was replaced some years ago, because it had developed mold and corroded the tray. I was told to leave it open when not in use, which we did. Now the tray cover, a brownish coating, is flaking off and the pot metal tray is exposed and corroded again. Is there any manufacturer that makes a better mechanism than U-line and whose mechanism is interchangeable?

Thanks,

Skier 66 in American Dream

[R&J]

No
U-line ice makers were built by Whirlpool, not all the parts inside are the same. U-line Part no 628123-S is the mold & heater. Complete ice maker is partno. 402
Rich

[nosticks]

Same problem with my Mod. 95. I started to notice small flakes in the bottom of a drinking glass. It was the tray. I also found out from research that the ice making assembly is proprietary to U-Line. Get pre-approved for a mortgage, have your nitro pill ready, then price their replacement part.

[Skier66]

Thanks to all who replied. The flaking of the coating was so widespread, over the entire tray, that I thought it could be caused by overheating. The U-Line people told me that is not likely the case, that it happens on ice makers that are idle for a long period of time (like years in my case). When the unit is shut down, they tell me, the water in the tray becomes warm and can start getting under the coating (crappy coating if you ask me). It then starts corroding the tray, which is made of cheap pot metal (my words). What I should do is shut down the water supply to the icemaker PRIOR to shutdown, let it go through 2-3 cycles, and then use paper towels to dry the tray as best as possible. Also, leave the door open. Maybe I should leave it on even when the unit is in the garage.

Skier66 - American Dream 95 / Taurus X / Five Irish Setters+Wife

I would update if they made a new machine without slideouts.