FIRST unplug appliance, open the back mounted small panel with 12 - 15 screws, you will see two thermostats, disconnect each one at a time by connecting both spade connectors each. then plug the appliance, put on the highest heat position, if there is heat operating then you need to test the thermostat wether it in the open position/ closed position. thermostat must be in the closed position in order to supply current through to the element, open thermostat need to be replaced. (if the two thermostats are in the closed position then its your heating element. it may cost a couple of pounds save on buying a new appliance.
still confused ????
domestic engineer
p.s throw your thermostat on the floor might work again.
anjum zaman (anjumzaman13@hotmail.co.uk), October 2007