Idle and TX - thanks. I looked it up on the internet and figured it out. Set the dial on 200 Omega (which I assume is the sign for ohms) with red wire in the middle and black wire in the bottom.

I tested both the heating element and the thermostat and they passed. However when I tested the fuse part #3977394 it failed; did not register on the multimeter.

I had already ordered a new heating element and it was pretty cheap $55. The fuse comes in a two part package with a thermostat which I do not need but so far I do not see the fuse sold by itself. May call Sears tomorrow.

Pretty interesting and some fun. Not in a big hurry so I may just install the new heating element and see if anything happens. If not, which I expect, I will then order the fuse.

The old heating element itself has seen some problem because half of the metal shelf is blackened and the metal is cracked through in about four places. That is why I do not mind replacing it - although I bet it will still work.