Yes Paul - my idea is that the heating element is defective - open circuit - it's just a guess mind you but I would be prepared to bet money on it being the element.
I doubt you will be able to repair it - but you never know - if it were mine I would not even begin to try.
Nevertheless
Good Luck...
July 2015
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