Maytag Elec Dryer: won't tumble, won't heat

Dryer Repair
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Hi there,

MAYTAG Electric Dryer, Model MDE 6700 AZW

Problem: Will not tumble, will not heat

Other Symptoms:
-When starting the unit, the is an audible click. On regular cycle, timer starts at 51 min and runs for 2mins, then drops to 1min and completes cycle. I guess the moisture sensor is working well. I double checked the heating element and there is no heat.
-The last time the tumbler and heater worked, the laundry came out way hotter than normal (almost too hot to touch)…so I suspect a temp control problem.
-No error message on the digitial display.

Not the Problem:
-There is power to the unit. No blown fuses. Control panel works fine.
-The belt is fine and does not look damaged (I removed the front cover and inspected it). Further, turning the motor shaft manually via the bower fan turns the drum no problem.
-I clean and doubled checked the blower fan, exhaust and traps for any blockages, but everything seemed fairly clean.

Thank you in advance for your help!
Marsh

Update
A couple more things discovered last night:
-I am getting the full 220V to the dryer and the dryer plug is fine
-Using the part numbering system from [AP4045859](http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=MDE6700A"]Replacement parts for MDE6700A models | AppliancePartsPros.com[/URL]:
AP4045367-Part 16 Thermostat () appears to be fine. (measuring 0-1 ohms)
AP4045224-Part 50 Thermistor () appears broken. (measuring infinity ohms)
AP4045617-Part 11 thermostat () may be broken (could not get an accurate reading…having a real hard time disconnecting the leads)
-Part 52 Assy Bracket Thermo ([URL="http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Appliance-Parts/whirlpool-assy-bracket--thermo-item-number-ap4045859.aspx) ) appears fine (measuring 0-1 ohms)

Another question: is one of these parts considered the ‘thermal fuse’? This part is not listed on appliance parts pro.

thanks again,
Marsh

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If there is power at the receptacle, but not at the terminal block, the problem is in the cord. I would confirm this by doung a continuity check on the cord; If there is a break, don’t try to repair it. Replace the cord.

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Performed continuity test on power chord –> reading infinity. So I am assuming it is shot.

Just to make sure I was doing this right:
-Set my meter to RX1.
-I connected a jumper between L1 and L2 on the terminal block.
-I connected 1-lead between the L1 prong on the plug and the multimeter and 1-lead between the L2 prong on the plug and the multimeter.

thanks,