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Howto test pressure switch wmf740

How can I confirm pressure has failed

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Hi, if you have located the right switch then heres how to test it.
UNPLUG THE WASHER from the mains.
On the pressure switch you should see a plastic pipe, follow it down away from the switch and disconnect at the other end.
If all is quiet in the room, blow hard down the pipe and you should hear a click, this is the switch changing and if you have a continuity meter on the wires you should see it switch on and off.
These switches rarely fail so i suspect you have trouble elsewhere.

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