My trusty Kenmore electric dryer has developed the following problem...As soon as you close the door, the dryer begins running. It does not stop when I move the timer knob to the Off position. Also, once the timer is in the off position, the buzzer starts and won't stop.

I've checked continuity on the start switch, and it tests good...needle drops to zero when switch is pressed, and shows no continuity when not pressed.

I then checked continuity on the buzzer, and the needle drops to about 1 on the meter, but does not hit zero.

I also checked continuity on the round, flat resistor that is mounted next to the start switch. It tests similar to the buzzer...the needle drops to about 1, but does not zero.

Any guesses what's wrong? Timer? :(

Thanks