Ice slideway replaced by 1861701601

Ice cubes that jam, bridge, or fail to slide smoothly from the evaporator into the storage bin create production stoppages that require manual intervention to clear. This 1861701600 ice slideway provides the engineered pathway that guides harvested ice downward using gravity while preventing the accumulation that triggers blockage. When this component warps from temperature cycling, cracks from impact, or accumulates scale that increases friction, youll encounter symptoms including ice bridging at the evaporator exit, cubes stuck in the chute, and erratic bin level readings as ice piles unevenly. Technicians should inspect the slideway surface for rough areas that catch ice cubes particularly at weld seams and corner transitions where manufacturing imperfections create hang points. The replacement designation indicates this part supersedes the 1861701601 version, likely incorporating material or geometry improvements that address known failure modes. Misalignment between the slideway and evaporator discharge point creates gaps where cubes catch, while excessive slope variation causes ice to tumble rather than slide, creating impact damage to the bin interior. Installing this replacement ice slideway restores the smooth transition that ensures reliable ice delivery during every harvest cycle. The surface finish and angle are optimized for the specific cube geometry produced by your evaporator grid. For repair professionals, this component resolves ice jamming in chute, cubes stuck at evaporator, and uneven bin filling complaints that indicate ice handling system failures rather than production or temperature issues. This superseded part number ensures compatibility with current production units.