Set Appliance State:

Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Set Multimeter to Resistance Set meter to measure resistance
Ensure No CH demand is present
Locate 2x wires which are connected to the
internal timer / programmer switch

Measurement:

Measure for resistance across the 2x wires which are
connected to the timer / programmer switch (see note).
Expected resistance open circuit.
Note.
Take into account that a room thermostat or other device may be wired into the circuit for the timer / programmer, ensure resistance test is across the timer / programmer switch connections.