thanks for your advice Penguin, can I get an elemement and if so where do you suggest? I have taken the back cover off and the element is partially broken.
There are two different heaters for this model. You will need the serial number, or at least the first two numbers of the serial number which is a date code. This will help us identify the correct part.
Serial number should be on a stick on label just inside the door, sometimes also on back of dryer.