Zanussi ZSF 6161 not heating

[Wexfan]

My Zanussi ZSF 6161 is not heating so I googled it and most common thread is the heating element so I ordered 1 from ebay & replaced it. But still not heating. Now it could be that the actual replacement is faulty but it is new.
I plan to make up a jig to test the old part & make up wires to test the heater is getting power during the cycle but that will be next week. Is there other things to consider other than the heater?

 

[assuhors]

I would consider looking at the PCB for a heater relay issue.

 

[Wexfan]

Is that in the door around the display?

 

[Wexfan]

Found the problem - Dry joint on 1 of the relay pins.

 

[assuhors]

Re-soldering will give you a temporary repair,changing the relay a lasting one.Relay available from RS etc.

 

[Wexfan]

I've resoldered it. Going by other connectors say wasn't soldered properly in the 1st place but did manage to last 7 years(surprisingly).
If happens again I now know where to look., And it has new heating element & a spare!