during my last 2 smokes i have had to take out the fuse & put it back in to get the main element to heat up.
this is very annoying
any suggestions ?
Take your fuse out, check it and the sockets for any corrosion.
If you have any electric contact cleaner use that to clean them. WD40 will work also.
I would try another fuse, if it still continues to do the same thing look for a loose connection.