Product review (5 stars): looks like a spring) was burnt in half
Identical on my bravos xl  dryer. Word of advice don't celebrate because you got it apart. 5 more screws and you can correctly inspect the heating element ($50.00).
Element (wire, looks like a spring) was burnt in half. Could have saved myself 40 bucks and 5 days of not being able to do laundry in my own house.