Just to let you know: the dryer is fixed. It was the thermal fuse that was the problem. When I vacuumed out the inside of the dryer, I took off the vent hose only to discover that it was practically full of toothpicks, lint, and other debris. (My wife is notorious for not looking into the pockets of our clothes prior to laundering them.) Although we always use a low heat setting, even this low setting was enough to trigger the fuse with the blockage in place. It still amazes my frugal soul that a little part like that should cost me over sixteen dollars at the Sears parts store, but they were the only ones open on Sunday and my wife had drying she didn't want to put off. sigh. I had to replace the vent hose and found that I needed one ten feet in length and that they are only sold in eight foot and 24 foot lengths! My vent hose comes out of the dryer and heads up the wall to the rafters where the outside vent is. I purchased a ninety degree bend which gave me just enough room to install the new vent hose. This time it is a metal hose rather than the plastic kind I had earlier. The dryer continues to operate like a champion even after fourteen years. KitchenAids dryers are sturdy!Again...thanks for your help!
It is good that you replace the plastic venting with metal.
The plastic vent is a fire hazard and should never be used on a dryer.
I hope when your wife does clean the pocket out and find anything of value that she keeps it.
It should not be left up to her to clean pockets out.
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