Lo
Café Temperature Reading Below Sensor Range

Display shows Lo instead of a temperature; unit may be very cold or sensor may be disconnected.

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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

Cabinet thermistor shorted, sensor touching evaporator coil, sensor wiring short to ground, control board interpreting sensor as extremely cold

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before accessing the interior panels.

Lo indicates the control is reading a temperature below the sensor's normal range, often due to a shorted or misplaced sensor.

  • Step 1 – Check actual temperature: Place an accurate thermometer inside the cabinet to see if the temperature is truly extremely low or if the reading is false.
  • Step 2 – Inspect sensor location: Remove shelves and locate the cabinet thermistor. Ensure it is not in direct contact with the evaporator panel or any metal surface that could be much colder than the air.
  • Step 3 – Check wiring for shorts: Inspect the sensor wires for damaged insulation or contact with sharp metal edges. Repair or replace damaged wiring.
  • Step 4 – Test thermistor: Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. A very low resistance (near 0 Ω) indicates a shorted sensor that must be replaced.
  • Step 5 – Replace sensor: Install a new Café-compatible cabinet thermistor and secure it in the correct location away from direct contact with the evaporator.

Restore power and verify that the display shows a realistic temperature after several minutes.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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