Set Appliance State:

Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Set Multimeter to Resistance Set meter to measure resistance
Disconnect the common wire from the thermostat
Turn Cylinder Thermostat to its MAX setting

Measurement:

Measure the resistance between the common and satisfied terminals of the thermostat.
The resistance measured should be open circuit (O.L).
Note:
The colour and position of the wires will vary between systems and components.