Set Appliance State:

Set Multimeter to Resistance Set meter to measure resistance
Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Disconnect white leads from the overheat thermostat situated on flow and return header on the heat exchanger

Measurement:

Measure resistance across the exposed terminals of the sensor.
Expected resistance short circuit zero resistance. If fused leads are used resistance of leads will have to be taken into account of the reading.