Our dryer is getting hot then it turns off 3 minutes later

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This is usually the dryer coils have failed. They tend to fail as they heat up. They are inexpensive and easy to replace. Here is a link that should help Replacing the dryer coils

The operating thermostat has probably failed. When the dryer haets up, it gets too hot and the high limit thermostat turns the machine off. After it cools down, it will start, again.

A dryer motor has an internal thermal proctive device. It may have started out with a severe vent restriction which would not allow proper airflow through the dryer cabinet. A lint build up can result in the motor overheating as you described. The fact that nothing is happening at all would lead me to suspect one of the following. The motor failed completely, a thermal fuse opened, a circuit breaker triped or a fuse opened. Any one of these conditions would prevent dryer operation. But then, so would something as simple as a failed door switch. You may want to get a pro in to let you know what your options are......After you cycle your dryer circuit breaker, or check the fuses.

replace burner assembly

What cuts off automatically? Stops heating , or the drum stops turning?

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You have a broken belt. This dryer is complimacated but here goes.Remove the console screwsand flip the control panel upwards simular to what they do on washers. Remove the 3 screw in the rear that hold the top and get the top off. Pop the bottom panel and back off the screws holding the front on then remove the screws from inside the top. You can get the front off now. Get the drum out and clean out the dryer. Oil all 4 wheels and idler. You will note the micro switch below the idler. that stops the drum from turning when the belt breaks. You will be a pro if you can fix this one.

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is the inside drum turning?

I agree with you that the possible culprit is the thermal cut off sensor. The extreme heating could be caused by a malfunctioning thermostat or heating element.