GE DDT595SxJ0 Series Technical Service Manual page 69

Diagnostics
Strip Circuit
WARNING: GE Factory Service Technicians are
REQUIRED to follow Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) 6
Step Process prior to beginning repair.
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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