Amana dryer NED4705EW1 heat turns on when timer is set even without pressing start button

[Mouse695]

Model Number

NED4705EW1

Brand

Amana

Age

1-5 years

Amana dryer NED4705EW1 heat element turns on when i set the timer but have not pressed the start button yet. I have replaced the thermal fuse already because it has blown out twice and have cleaned out the exhaust so there are no obstructions. The timer was replaced 4 months ago. I also noticed that the heat comes on even if the door is open or closed.
Any ideas of a diagnosis would be appreciated with instructions to fix or where to find instructions. Thank you

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

Check to make sure the heating element is not shorted to ground.
http://www.applianceaid.com/grounded-elements-on-electric-dryers.php

Dryer heating element

Dryer thermal fuse located on the blower housing

jeff.