its either the element the thermal fuse in the outlet vent or the wire to the element has burned off.take the two screws off the bottom of the front panel and remove the panel the elements is on the right hand side check the wires to it,make sure there is continuity through the element wire,check for blown thermal,the white gismo on the vent houseing,its a one shot none reset fuse,you said it first they dont make em like they used too so in answer to your question,yes.
ace electrical maytag specialists.tony baker, January 2005
