My hoover SE220 wont heat cold water but maintains heat on hot wash(watched current draw)Timer switch steps but does not wash.Checked heater resistance and Thermistor stat.heater 29oms thermistor lowers resistance when hot.
when using hot fill or wash that doesnt require heater wash cycle works.
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