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Leisure Low Temperature / Overcooling Fault

Display shows L1 or LO; temperature reading is very low; some items near the back are rock solid and frosted over.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Stuck relay on main control PCB keeping compressor on, Faulty cabinet NTC reading too warm, Thermostat/control set too low or miscalibrated, Shorted sensor wiring causing misread

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Extremely low temperatures can cause plastic components to become brittle; handle drawers and panels carefully.

Steps to address L1/LO (overcooling):

  • 1. Check setpoint: Confirm the temperature setting on the Leisure control panel. Adjust to -18°C and wait several hours to see if temperature stabilizes.
  • 2. Power reset: Unplug the freezer for 10 minutes, then reconnect. Observe whether the compressor cycles off normally after reaching temperature.
  • 3. Test cabinet sensor: If the display shows a higher temperature than actual (e.g., display -18°C but actual is -30°C), the cabinet NTC may be misreading. Test and replace the cabinet NTC sensor if out of specification.
  • 4. Inspect main PCB: If the compressor runs continuously regardless of temperature, the compressor relay on the main PCB may be stuck closed. Visual inspection may show heat damage around the relay.
  • 5. Replace main control PCB if relay is faulty: Install a new Leisure main control PCB following manufacturer instructions.
  • 6. Monitor operation: After repairs, use a separate freezer thermometer to verify that the internal temperature matches the display and that the compressor cycles on and off.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control PCB
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