For a start... This venturi should not be melting on a regular basis... Since Potterton launched this boiler; I think I have only ever seen this happen once...
As for it's "new" problem... Is the fan running? Has the appliance gone to "lockout", is there mains electric to the appliance? Check that the appliance has not gone to overheat or has not run low on system pressure (Flashing lights on the front panel).
Unfortunately more information is needed.
ccMods
July 2006