I have an electric dryer that wont get hot anymore how can i check this problem out. i no longer have the manual and it worked just fine before i moved.
SOURCE: Kenmore electric 80 series dryer
could be the thermal cutoff .
do you have schematics on the panel of the unit?
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SOURCE: Kenmore 80 series Dryer: Door Light stays on and wont start
Check your door switch actuator part number 691581 
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Easy fix. I had the same problem on mine. You need access to the back. Remove back cover. Look at bottom left, you will see two blue wires going to a white plastic item next to one of the thermal sensors. This white plastic piece is a fuse, or fusible link if you like. I'm not sure what the rating is, but you can take the old one to a parts store. They can match it. Now, why did it blow? Well, if the dryer is old, it could be just worn out. But more than likely, one of your 230 volt lines has degraded due to a bad connection, thus drawing more amps, thus blowing the fuse. Look at where the power cord comes in at. Is there any discoloration or oxidation at the terminals? If so, replace the power cord at this time, and try to clean up the terminals as best you can. Also, at this time, you probably better take a look at the lint collector duct running along the left side down the back. It's probably so clogged with lint that your dryer does't dry as fast anymore, and air flow from the exhaust is restricted. Take the duct off and clean it out, or blow it out with compressed air. You should be up and running now. Have fun...
SOURCE: Kenmore Electric Dryer Series 80 110.86980800 burning smell
If this is a new element, this is normal until it has been used a few cycles. Use it and watch it carefully for a while. If it continues have a competent person to take the rear panel off and check for burnt wires or lint inside the unit.
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SOURCE: My kenmore series 80 electric dryer does not heat.
Remove the rear dust cover and check the limits and heating element:
If any of those limits are open(no continuity) then that will be the problema.
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i have the same problem, dryer works but does not get hot, any tips, is there a fuse to check?
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