What causes my Hotpoint TDC30 tumble dryer to cut out?

I've got the same machine and the same problem - although it will start again straight away and cut out again after a random time period, can range from seconds to minutes

Martin
November 2008

I have got the same dryer and exactly the same problem. I have been told that it's a faulty relay and are having this replaced tomorrow. I have been advised by an engineer not to use until relay fitted, as it can cause the heater to burn out (of which I have also had to have replaced last week).

Julie, West Mids
November 2008