GE GDF510PxJ Series Technical Service Manual page 66

Diagnostics
Strip Circuit
WARNING: GE Factory Service Technicians are
REQUIRED to follow Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) 6
Step Process prior to beginning repair.
• Heating Element
Dual wattage occurs due to the heat level in the
element raising the resistance of the internal
element. As water quenches the heat on the case,
resistance lowers and wattage rises.
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