the element supplies the desired HEAT required.
the control of the heat range should be the THERMOSTAT.
from cold select a low temp on thermostat allow a short time to warm up (10 min max) ,open the door carefully if the (heat hits you) there's a good chance to assume the thermostats GONE .
wirecutterman
November 2009
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