Steve wrote:
Just moved into a place with an Amana clothes dryer, purchased by the
previous owners sometime in 2004. Seems to me it's running extremely
hot - can barely touch the top when it's on, and the clothes are hot
enough (before the cooldown cycle) that it's like touching a hot
stove. Also, there's condensation running down the sides and out of
the control knob, leaves a puddle on the floor when it's done.

It sounds to me like the fault lies not so much with the dryer, but with
the installation. Check the venting -- there should be an unobstructed
path to the outside. During operation, a thermostat measures the
exhaust air, and shuts off the heat when it reaches about 150 degrees.
After it cools down to a certain point the heat comes back on and the
cycle repeats. In the auto dry cycle, the timer advances only when the
heat isn't on. If the vent is blocked, the heat may stay on longer,
creating a dangerous situation. There's also no place for the moisture
to escape, hence the condensation.