Looks like it did!
Clock runs OK now and teamaking system is triggered by alarm contacts, steam pressure in kettle transfers boiling water into the teapot then the kettle tray switch trips the heater off and the light and buzzer on.
The "key" to getting the front panel out was to release five spring clip retainers around the edges of the assembly. Not the easiest of jobs- some of them were hard to get at and a fair amount of force was required too.
Pic shows one of the clips. The loop at one end has to be bent up enough to allow the clip to be moved inwards to release the panel. Putting the panel back and locking the clips again was a LOT easier.