Switch the machine on and off and see what happens - be aware - be very aware that the machine may have a broken wire inside the cable at the plug - easily and quickly resolved and more likely than a dodgy switch.
The second test - high/low switch.
Operate the switch and see what happens.
Good luck...
June 2015
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