Norcold code L1. OP how to fix

tinkerer wrote:

mpierce wrote:
Use a strong magnet. I have learned that if I am getting the rv washed, shut off the fridge, and stuff something in the outside door. Water gets in there, and can trip it. I have had it happen twice after washing. I now stuff a towel in there, and also ask the washer to NOT spray high pressure right on the vents. No problem since.

So correct,this happened to us and the magnet worked to reset it and haven't had a problem since. Another friend of mine had the same problem and I coached him over the phone and he got his reset. The magnet seemed to work just left of the little red light. But I was told before you reset it to look for any yellow residue a sign that you have a leak which caused the overheating. Mine was just from a power washer.:)

I know this question is a couple of years old but our fridge started showing that error code after we were in a nasty, blowing storm up on the Oregon coast. I just have a couple of questions. 1. Should the refrigerator be unplugged from power when you reset the switch and 2. How strong of a magnet? Thanks!