You won't get a reading on "a good" NTC if your multimeter only goes up to 2000 ohms. At 25C it should read approx 20000 ohms. That doesn't mean the NTC is good...it just means you can't test it to make sure. The resistance you got on the element is about right. But these models have had problems with a slight earth leakage causing the pcb to throw up false errors (not enough to trip the RCD but enough to cause odd faults). To check for earth leakage requires a 500v megger (multimeters only put out a couple of volts). Changing the element & NTC might solve your problem, they are not expensive. Note that although the NTC in the link says "Dishwasher" it is actually used on many Hoover/Candy washers as well. Check if your element has an integrated NTC or one mounted in the drum as in the links. To remove the element pull the plug, drain the washer, & remove the leads. Then loosen the 10mm nut on the heater almost to the end of the threads & tap it in with a hammer & piece of wood or similar to release pressure on the rubber grommet. Then lever out the element with a couple of large screwdrivers.
http://www.espares.co.uk/part/washi...107/0/0/487972/washing-machine-heater-el.html
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Hi Zipper thanks for the help
I ordered the NTC sensor and received it today,replaced it and turned the washer on - tray started to fill and then stopped , water continued to fill at which point I would expect the programme to start but it didnt. The drum continued to fill up whilst at the same time the water started to leak from the Element area
Im thinking that Im responsible as this didnt occur before - so It seems Ive cleared one fault but found another
What is likely to be the cause of a leak in that area