I HAVE A 58 YO TOASTMASTER?

MY TOASTMASTER HAS SERVED US WELL FOR 58 YEARS WITHOUT FAIL. NOW IT'S SHADE SELECTOR ELEMENT PREVENTS US FROM MAKING ADDITIONAL TOAST IMMEDIATELY AFTER REMOVING THE FIRST TWO SLICES. WE THINK IT'S BECAUSE THE SHADE SELECTOR ELEMENT WON'T ACCEPT ADDITIONAL DUTY WHILE THE ELEMENT HAS RESIDUAL HEAT. SHOULD WE HAVE THE ELEMENT REPLACED? WHAT DO YOU THINK? AUTO POP UP TOASTER A0836223 110-120 VOLT MODEL 1B14