Answer Make, The element isn't supposed to stay on, it does cycle off and on. L1 power is routed from the timer to the thermostats and into the element. When the regulating thermostat reaches a pre set temperature(150-155 dgrs.) the thermostat opens and removes power to the element. The thermostat cools, then closes and power to the element is reestablished. Without a load of clothes, it usually takes 70 to 80 seconds for the temperature to rise to 150 - 155 dgrs. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, January 28, 2015