Set Appliance State:

On/Off Switch OFF
Set Multimeter to Resistance Set meter to measure resistance
Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Disconnect the flow switch at the inline connector
Test to be carried on the connector leads that run to the flow switch

Measurement:

Test 1.
Measure the resistance of the flow switch at the inline connector. Resistance should be open circuit.
WARNING! - Mains voltage is expected during test follow
TOPs P4 live testing procedure
Mains Power On.
CH demand.
Test 2.
Repeat test. Resistance should be closed circuit.