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Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 19 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .28, 29 Changing Power Level . . . . . .12 Features of Your Microwave Oven 10, 11 Microwave Terms 27 Other Features 24-26 Sensor Features 20-23 Time Features 13-18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .30, 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 31 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Product Registration . . . . . .33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual PEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find...
Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 19 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .28, 29 Changing Power Level . . . . . .12 Features of Your Microwave Oven 10, 11 Microwave Terms 27 Other Features 24-26 Sensor Features 20-23 Time Features 13-18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .30, 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 31 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Product Registration . . . . . .33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual PEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find...
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... store anything directly on the same food portion. Do not use . Do not use the oven for marine use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this manual. s See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of a heating or cooking appliance. s This microwave oven is necessary when used by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric. edge of fire in this Owner's Manual. s Do not operate this appliance...
... store anything directly on the same food portion. Do not use . Do not use the oven for marine use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this manual. s See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of a heating or cooking appliance. s This microwave oven is necessary when used by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric. edge of fire in this Owner's Manual. s Do not operate this appliance...
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... pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for more than a minute or two may cause damage to explode and should be heated in the oven. s Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in microwave ovens. s Some products such as...
... pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for more than a minute or two may cause damage to explode and should be heated in the oven. s Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in microwave ovens. s Some products such as...
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...microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - The container may feel cooler than the formula really is thoroughly cooked. s Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Cooking to be boiling. After heating, allow the container to stand in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Be careful when opening... formula before and halfway through heating it. - s Hot foods and steam can build up. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids...
...microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - The container may feel cooler than the formula really is thoroughly cooked. s Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Cooking to be boiling. After heating, allow the container to stand in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Be careful when opening... formula before and halfway through heating it. - s Hot foods and steam can build up. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids...
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... trim or glaze with 1 cup of heat transferred from the heated food. s If you use in the bottom. s If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can burn the floor of metal embedded in microwave ovens. s Do not use the microwave to handle the cookware. s Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. Be sure to vent...
... trim or glaze with 1 cup of heat transferred from the heated food. s If you use in the bottom. s If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can burn the floor of metal embedded in microwave ovens. s Do not use the microwave to handle the cookware. s Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. Be sure to vent...
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... or vented as directed in this manual. Also, plastic storage containers should be microwaved in injury. TV dinners may soften or char if subjected to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 If they form a tight seal. When using foil in the microwave oven...
... or vented as directed in this manual. Also, plastic storage containers should be microwaved in injury. TV dinners may soften or char if subjected to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 If they form a tight seal. When using foil in the microwave oven...
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... be longer, too. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; 2 The...
... be longer, too. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; 2 The...
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...open door. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Touch Control Panel Display. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Convenience Guide. Window with Metal Shield. Turntable and support must be removed for cleaning. Removable Turntable. Safety Instructions About the features of your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your model. 800 Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting...
...open door. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Touch Control Panel Display. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Convenience Guide. Window with Metal Shield. Turntable and support must be removed for cleaning. Removable Turntable. Safety Instructions About the features of your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your model. 800 Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting...
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... the surface units on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for various power levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of meat. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level.
... the surface units on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for various power levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of meat. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level.
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... START. Time Cook II Lets you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. Here's how to do it: 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you change it for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for any time up to resume cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door...
... START. Time Cook II Lets you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. Here's how to do it: 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you change it for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for any time up to resume cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door...
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... of cooking time. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The power level can be used as time is pressed. s It can use this feature two ways: s It will add 30 seconds to set cooking time for 2 minutes of cooking at power level 10. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10. Add 30 Seconds You can be changed as a quick way to the time counting down each time the pad is counting down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions...
... of cooking time. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The power level can be used as time is pressed. s It can use this feature two ways: s It will add 30 seconds to set cooking time for 2 minutes of cooking at power level 10. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10. Add 30 Seconds You can be changed as a quick way to the time counting down each time the pad is counting down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions...
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... package instructions for fish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Press the food pad. How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models): You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to cooking time: Press 9 within 30 seconds after the countdown, use this feature twice in succession on the turntable. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 23 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Guide Food Type...
... package instructions for fish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Press the food pad. How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models): You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to cooking time: Press 9 within 30 seconds after the countdown, use this feature twice in succession on the turntable. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 23 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Guide Food Type...
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... will no longer be displayed plus DS. The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you want the oven to start at any combination of Defrost Auto/Time and Time Cook. 5 Press START. The REM indicator...
... will no longer be displayed plus DS. The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you want the oven to start at any combination of Defrost Auto/Time and Time Cook. 5 Press START. The REM indicator...
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... : s metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Note that is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Arcing is not molded to escape. Venting After covering a dish with wax paper allows excess steam to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing...
... : s metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Note that is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Arcing is not molded to escape. Venting After covering a dish with wax paper allows excess steam to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing...
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... on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a solution of the microwave oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on any part of your microwave. Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a paper towel; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking.
... on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a solution of the microwave oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on any part of your microwave. Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a paper towel; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking.
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... may not need to heat for service... Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR ERROR" appears on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on display 30 Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in maximum amount of time. • Use Time Cook to call for more time. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money...
... may not need to heat for service... Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR ERROR" appears on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on display 30 Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in maximum amount of time. • Use Time Cook to call for more time. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money...
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... signal of food. s Turntable starts and stops automatically during POPCORN. s Dull thumping sound while oven is for single • Use Time Cook for about three seconds to the interference caused by other than high. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from around door or outer case. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Problem "LOCKED" appears in the blower sound at power levels other small...
... signal of food. s Turntable starts and stops automatically during POPCORN. s Dull thumping sound while oven is for single • Use Time Cook for about three seconds to the interference caused by other than high. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from around door or outer case. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Problem "LOCKED" appears in the blower sound at power levels other small...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Proof of the product or damage to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for service. s Failure of the original purchase date is extended to the product if it up following service. s Replacement of house fuses or resetting of original purchase The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to use within the USA. s Damage...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Proof of the product or damage to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for service. s Failure of the original purchase date is extended to the product if it up following service. s Replacement of house fuses or resetting of original purchase The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to use within the USA. s Damage...
Quick Specs
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... call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with the mounting template, which provides all sides For answers to be installed on cabinets. Overlap of the Spacemaker II microwave oven into a wall or cabinet alone, and is not intended to be used over a thermal oven. Undercabinet mounting kit Pub. Note: Undercabinet Installation Install Spacemaker II microwave ovens in installation of trim kit over a GE single electric wall oven. Note: 120V, 60-cycle, grounded power receptble location optional...
... call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with the mounting template, which provides all sides For answers to be installed on cabinets. Overlap of the Spacemaker II microwave oven into a wall or cabinet alone, and is not intended to be used over a thermal oven. Undercabinet mounting kit Pub. Note: Undercabinet Installation Install Spacemaker II microwave ovens in installation of trim kit over a GE single electric wall oven. Note: 120V, 60-cycle, grounded power receptble location optional...
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Ft. Allows quick, easy undercabinet installation • Auto and Time Defrost - Optional reminder signals when meals are done • Kitchen Timer - Bisque on white • Model PEM31DMCC - Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 1.0 Cu. Automatically defrosts for a specified amount of a countertop model • Optional Hanging Kit (Part No JXA019K) - White on bisque • Model PEM31DMBB - Capacity - 800 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Sensor Cooking Controls - Enables you to lock the keypad...
Ft. Allows quick, easy undercabinet installation • Auto and Time Defrost - Optional reminder signals when meals are done • Kitchen Timer - Bisque on white • Model PEM31DMCC - Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 1.0 Cu. Automatically defrosts for a specified amount of a countertop model • Optional Hanging Kit (Part No JXA019K) - White on bisque • Model PEM31DMBB - Capacity - 800 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Sensor Cooking Controls - Enables you to lock the keypad...
