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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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... door three grounded. appliance in this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to defeat or tamper with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions...
... door three grounded. appliance in this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to defeat or tamper with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions...
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... power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If materials inside the oven while cooking. - s See door surface cleaning instructions in the oven cavity: s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near water- s This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. edge of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not working properly or if it must only be replaced by children. 3 Consumer Support...
... power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If materials inside the oven while cooking. - s See door surface cleaning instructions in the oven cavity: s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near water- s This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. edge of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not working properly or if it must only be replaced by children. 3 Consumer Support...
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... other giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in this microwave oven. s Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will build up inside for use in the oven. Arcing is caused by: s Metal, such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for sparks in...
... other giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in this microwave oven. s Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will build up inside for use in the oven. Arcing is caused by: s Metal, such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for sparks in...
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... possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can build up. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 To reduce the risk of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Be careful to your oven. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to prevent scalding when warming formula. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from hands...
... possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can build up. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 To reduce the risk of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Be careful to your oven. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to prevent scalding when warming formula. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from hands...
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.... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe, use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may be used to handle the cookware. When microwaved, the metal can be needed to cover dishes in the oven both the dish you use this test: Place in order to dry newspapers. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring...
.... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe, use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may be used to handle the cookware. When microwaved, the metal can be needed to cover dishes in the oven both the dish you use this test: Place in order to dry newspapers. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring...
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EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. If you are careful in or tripping over unintentionally. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! Extension cords may be used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is used- 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should...
EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. If you are careful in or tripping over unintentionally. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! Extension cords may be used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is used- 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should...
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... Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be in the oven. Built-In Kits: Model Kit PEM31DMBB JX827DMBB 10 PEM31DMWW JX827DMWW PEM31SMSS JX827SMSS Consumer Support Turntable and support must be mounted under a cabinet. Screen allows cooking to open door. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven.
... Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be in the oven. Built-In Kits: Model Kit PEM31DMBB JX827DMBB 10 PEM31DMWW JX827DMWW PEM31SMSS JX827SMSS Consumer Support Turntable and support must be mounted under a cabinet. Screen allows cooking to open door. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven.
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... cooking will be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of the time. delicate sauces. Warm 1: Keeping food warm; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. Each power level gives...
... cooking will be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of the time. delicate sauces. Warm 1: Keeping food warm; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. Each power level gives...
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... cooking. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Close the door and press START to check the food. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you may open the door during cooking...
... cooking. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Close the door and press START to check the food. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you may open the door during cooking...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: s It will add 30 seconds to set cooking time for 1 to set 30 seconds of cooking time. The power level can be changed as a quick way to the time counting down each time the pad is counting down. s It...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: s It will add 30 seconds to set cooking time for 1 to set 30 seconds of cooking time. The power level can be changed as a quick way to the time counting down each time the pad is counting down. s It...
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... the door is undercooked after pressing the food pad. If food is opened, close it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Guide Food Type Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Potatoes Fish Chicken Pieces Amount 4-16 oz 4-16 oz 4-16 oz 1/2-2 lbs 4-16 oz 1-8 pieces Comments Cover with fork. NOTE: Do not use Time Cook for adding...
... the door is undercooked after pressing the food pad. If food is opened, close it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Guide Food Type Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Potatoes Fish Chicken Pieces Amount 4-16 oz 4-16 oz 4-16 oz 1/2-2 lbs 4-16 oz 1-8 pieces Comments Cover with fork. NOTE: Do not use Time Cook for adding...
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... time of Defrost Auto/Time and Time Cook. 5 Press START. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used at the delayed time. The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any time, even when the oven is set the microwave to delay cooking up...
... time of Defrost Auto/Time and Time Cook. 5 Press START. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used at the delayed time. The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any time, even when the oven is set the microwave to delay cooking up...
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... or baked foods to escape. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Shielding In a regular oven, you vent the plastic wrap by : s metal or foil touching the side of foil to shield thin parts, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes...
... or baked foods to escape. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Shielding In a regular oven, you vent the plastic wrap by : s metal or foil touching the side of foil to shield thin parts, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes...
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... operate the oven without the turntable and support in the dishwasher. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of the microwave oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of your microwave...
... operate the oven without the turntable and support in the dishwasher. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of the microwave oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of your microwave...
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...; Open the door and close securely. entered food weight after entering cooking selection. • Press START. START pad not pressed after selecting Auto Defrost. During Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, Chicken/Fish, Potato, or Vegetable program, the door was pressed • Reset cooking program accidentally. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR ERROR" appears on display 30 Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in oven...
...; Open the door and close securely. entered food weight after entering cooking selection. • Press START. START pad not pressed after selecting Auto Defrost. During Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, Chicken/Fish, Potato, or Vegetable program, the door was pressed • Reset cooking program accidentally. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR ERROR" appears on display 30 Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in oven...
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... be displayed.) Sensor Reheat is for single • Use Time Cook for about three seconds to the interference caused by other than high. be noticed while using the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as possible, or check the position and signal of food. s Turntable starts and stops automatically during POPCORN. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Problem "LOCKED" appears in the blower sound at power levels...
... be displayed.) Sensor Reheat is for single • Use Time Cook for about three seconds to the interference caused by other than high. be noticed while using the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as possible, or check the position and signal of food. s Turntable starts and stops automatically during POPCORN. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Problem "LOCKED" appears in the blower sound at power levels...
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... an authorized Customer Care® technician. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the original purchase date is extended to state. Consumer Support This warranty is needed to your home. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of circuit breakers. Troubleshooting Tips EXCLUSION OF...
... an authorized Customer Care® technician. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the original purchase date is extended to state. Consumer Support This warranty is needed to your home. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of circuit breakers. Troubleshooting Tips EXCLUSION OF...
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... of trim kit over a GE single electric wall oven. No. 4-A019 for Spacemaker II microwave oven models available at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. L. Note: Undercabinet Installation Install Spacemaker II microwave ovens in installation of clearance beyond trim frame on practically any wood or metal cabinets. Installation may vary depending on back within cabinet opening. 16-3/4 C Trim Bracket Kit Z 24-7/8 ± 1/16 A 15 ± 1/16 B 18" MIN. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification...
... of trim kit over a GE single electric wall oven. No. 4-A019 for Spacemaker II microwave oven models available at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. L. Note: Undercabinet Installation Install Spacemaker II microwave ovens in installation of clearance beyond trim frame on practically any wood or metal cabinets. Installation may vary depending on back within cabinet opening. 16-3/4 C Trim Bracket Kit Z 24-7/8 ± 1/16 A 15 ± 1/16 B 18" MIN. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification...
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... • Model PEM31DMCC - PEM31DM GE Profile™ 1.0 Cu. Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 1.0 Cu. Allows quick, easy undercabinet installation • Auto and Time Defrost - White on black For answers to prevent the oven from being accidentally started • Add 30 Seconds - PEM31DM Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Revised 12/07 240375 Capacity - 800 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Sensor Cooking Controls - Automatically adjust the time and power for...
... • Model PEM31DMCC - PEM31DM GE Profile™ 1.0 Cu. Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 1.0 Cu. Allows quick, easy undercabinet installation • Auto and Time Defrost - White on black For answers to prevent the oven from being accidentally started • Add 30 Seconds - PEM31DM Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Revised 12/07 240375 Capacity - 800 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Sensor Cooking Controls - Automatically adjust the time and power for...