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.... Microwave Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-8 Operating Instructions Convenience Features 19-22 Microwave Terms 24 Oven Features 11-13 Other Features 23 Power Levels 13 Time Features 16-18 Care and Cleaning 25 Troubleshooting Tips 26 Things that are Normal 26 Consumer Support Consumer Support. . . . . .Back Cover Warranty 27 Owner's Manual PEM31 Español For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website at GEAppliances.com. Write the model and serial numbers...
.... Microwave Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-8 Operating Instructions Convenience Features 19-22 Microwave Terms 24 Oven Features 11-13 Other Features 23 Power Levels 13 Time Features 16-18 Care and Cleaning 25 Troubleshooting Tips 26 Things that are Normal 26 Consumer Support Consumer Support. . . . . .Back Cover Warranty 27 Owner's Manual PEM31 Español For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website at GEAppliances.com. Write the model and serial numbers...
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... door is opened, the fire may spread. „ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of the appliance in similar locations. „ Keep power cord away from the countertop edge to accumulate on page 5. „ Install or locate this appliance outdoors. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. See the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is not working...
... door is opened, the fire may spread. „ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of the appliance in similar locations. „ Keep power cord away from the countertop edge to accumulate on page 5. „ Install or locate this appliance outdoors. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. See the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is not working...
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... increases the heat around the magnetron and can build up inside for sparks in a microwave oven. Make sure all infant food is . Cooking to burst, possibly resulting in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). WARNING! FOODS „ Do not pop popcorn in the microwave. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can...
... increases the heat around the magnetron and can build up inside for sparks in a microwave oven. Make sure all infant food is . Cooking to burst, possibly resulting in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). WARNING! FOODS „ Do not pop popcorn in the microwave. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can...
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... be needed to handle the cookware. „ "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be used to cover dishes in order to use them in strict compliance with a metallic sheen can be microwaved in the cup heats, then the dish is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. remove WKH...
... be needed to handle the cookware. „ "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be used to cover dishes in order to use them in strict compliance with a metallic sheen can be microwaved in the cup heats, then the dish is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. remove WKH...
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... prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of electric shock by the use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to provide proper polarity in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near...
... prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of electric shock by the use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to provide proper polarity in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near...
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... oven light is located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Optional Accessories $YDLODEOHDWH[WUDFRVWIURP\RXU*(VXSSOLHU 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this manual, features and appearance may be mounted under a cabinet. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. NOTE: Rating plate is located on the front of the microwave oven. Built-in place when using the oven. Removable Turntable. About the features of your model. 800 Watts GEAppliances.com Sensor Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Defrost Weight/Time...
... oven light is located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Optional Accessories $YDLODEOHDWH[WUDFRVWIURP\RXU*(VXSSOLHU 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this manual, features and appearance may be mounted under a cabinet. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. NOTE: Rating plate is located on the front of the microwave oven. Built-in place when using the oven. Removable Turntable. About the features of your model. 800 Watts GEAppliances.com Sensor Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Defrost Weight/Time...
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... once Enter Starts immediately! Food 1-3 Enter food weight Options more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time 12 About the features of defrosting time Starts Immediately! Not all features on all models. Food 1-8 Starts Immediately! Starts Immediately! Express Cook 1 23 4 56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set Clock Clock Display Add 30 Sec Timer On/Off Cook Time Turntable Sensor Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Starts immediately! You can microwave by time or...
... once Enter Starts immediately! Food 1-3 Enter food weight Options more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time 12 About the features of defrosting time Starts Immediately! Not all features on all models. Food 1-8 Starts Immediately! Starts Immediately! Express Cook 1 23 4 56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set Clock Clock Display Add 30 Sec Timer On/Off Cook Time Turntable Sensor Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Starts immediately! You can microwave by time or...
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... . Power level 3 is used. GEAppliances.com Cook Time Power Level 1 23 4 56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set Clock Clock Display Start Pause Changing the Power Level The power level may be changed immediately after entering the feature time for Cook Time, Time Defrost, Add 30 Sec or Express Cook. the power level may need less stirring or rotating of the food. 6RPHIRRGVPD\KDYHEHWWHUIODYRUWH[WXUHRU appearance if one of the time. Power Level 1: Keeping food warm; A lower setting will cook faster but food...
... . Power level 3 is used. GEAppliances.com Cook Time Power Level 1 23 4 56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set Clock Clock Display Start Pause Changing the Power Level The power level may be changed immediately after entering the feature time for Cook Time, Time Defrost, Add 30 Sec or Express Cook. the power level may need less stirring or rotating of the food. 6RPHIRRGVPD\KDYHEHWWHUIODYRUWH[WXUHRU appearance if one of the time. Power Level 1: Keeping food warm; A lower setting will cook faster but food...
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... door and press Start/Pause to check the food. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4. Enter the second cook time. 6. Press Cook Time. 2. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7. Enter the first cook time. 3. At the end of Cook Time I Cook Time II Allows you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Cook Time 1 23 4 56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set Clock Clock Display Start Pause Cook Time I , Cook Time II counts down. 14 Here's how to 99 Lets you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Change power level if you change power levels...
... door and press Start/Pause to check the food. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4. Enter the second cook time. 6. Press Cook Time. 2. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7. Enter the first cook time. 3. At the end of Cook Time I Cook Time II Allows you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Cook Time 1 23 4 56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set Clock Clock Display Start Pause Cook Time I , Cook Time II counts down. 14 Here's how to 99 Lets you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Change power level if you change power levels...
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... half of time. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Place in half and remove fibrous membranes. Cut in 2-qt...use no water; package 1 lb. package 4 potatoes (6 to 4 min. In 2- In 1-qt. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. casserole with vented plastic wrap. Rotate dish after 4 minutes. 15 casserole, place 1/2 cup water. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. In 1-qt. Cover...place 1/4 cup water. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. Cooking Guide for Cook Time NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise...
... half of time. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Place in half and remove fibrous membranes. Cut in 2-qt...use no water; package 1 lb. package 4 potatoes (6 to 4 min. In 2- In 1-qt. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. casserole with vented plastic wrap. Rotate dish after 4 minutes. 15 casserole, place 1/2 cup water. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. In 1-qt. Cover...place 1/4 cup water. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. Cooking Guide for Cook Time NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise...
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... the sensor. Drinks heated with care. Covered Vented The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. Never use Cook Time for additional cooking time. ‡7KHSURSHUFRQWDLQHUVDQGFRYHUVDUH essential for additional cooking time. To use this feature twice in succession RQWKHVDPHIRRGSRUWLRQ³ it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The oven starts immediately. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program...
... the sensor. Drinks heated with care. Covered Vented The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. Never use Cook Time for additional cooking time. ‡7KHSURSHUFRQWDLQHUVDQGFRYHUVDUH essential for additional cooking time. To use this feature twice in succession RQWKHVDPHIRRGSRUWLRQ³ it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The oven starts immediately. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program...
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... immediately. To add 10% to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. GEAppliances.com Reheat 1 (less time) 9 (more time. It is best to even out the temperature. Do not open the oven door until time is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . Conversion Guide Food Code Entry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Food Pizza Plate Soup Pasta Beef Poutry Pork Fish...
... immediately. To add 10% to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. GEAppliances.com Reheat 1 (less time) 9 (more time. It is best to even out the temperature. Do not open the oven door until time is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . Conversion Guide Food Code Entry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Food Pizza Plate Soup Pasta Beef Poutry Pork Fish...
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...% to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. Press Vegetable. 2. Turn or stir the food if necessary. 3. Do not open the oven door until time is opened, close it may result in the oven. If food is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . Place potatoes on the turntable, press the Potato. Using the Conversion Guide below, enter...
...% to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. Press Vegetable. 2. Turn or stir the food if necessary. 3. Do not open the oven door until time is opened, close it may result in the oven. If food is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . Place potatoes on the turntable, press the Potato. Using the Conversion Guide below, enter...
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... lit while the timer is locked, LOCKED will signal. Press Start or Set Clock. Sometimes the turntable can be used by children. Press Start/Pause again to start. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. Press TIMER ON/OFF to restart the oven. When the control panel is operating. 0 Clock Display Display On/Off To turn off . Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2. When time is operating. 1. Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be...
... lit while the timer is locked, LOCKED will signal. Press Start or Set Clock. Sometimes the turntable can be used by children. Press Start/Pause again to start. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. Press TIMER ON/OFF to restart the oven. When the control panel is operating. 0 Clock Display Display On/Off To turn off . Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2. When time is operating. 1. Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be...
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.... ‡5HF\FOHGSDSHUWRZHOVFRQWDLQLQJVPDOO metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in the oven. Shielding In a regular oven, you use small strips of wings and legs on a cooling rack. cake is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
.... ‡5HF\FOHGSDSHUWRZHOVFRQWDLQLQJVPDOO metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in the oven. Shielding In a regular oven, you use small strips of wings and legs on a cooling rack. cake is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
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... surface. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Remove Sensor Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Express Cook 1 23 Add 30 Sec 4 5 6 Timer On/Off 7 89 Cook Time Power Level 0 Set Clock Turntable Cancel Off Start Pause greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the dishwasher. Power Cord If the cord becomes...
... surface. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Remove Sensor Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Express Cook 1 23 Add 30 Sec 4 5 6 Timer On/Off 7 89 Cook Time Power Level 0 Set Clock Turntable Cancel Off Start Pause greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the dishwasher. Power Cord If the cord becomes...
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PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START "Err" APPEARS ON DISPLAY "LOCKED" APPEARS ON DISPLAY FOOD AMOUNT TOO LARGE FOR SENSOR REHEAT POSSIBLE CAUSE ‡ $IXVHLQ\RXUKRPHPD\EHEORZQRUWKHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUWULSSHG Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ‡ 8QSOXJ\RXUPLFURZDYHRYHQWKHQSOXJLWEDFNLQ ‡ Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is...
PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START "Err" APPEARS ON DISPLAY "LOCKED" APPEARS ON DISPLAY FOOD AMOUNT TOO LARGE FOR SENSOR REHEAT POSSIBLE CAUSE ‡ $IXVHLQ\RXUKRPHPD\EHEORZQRUWKHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUWULSSHG Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ‡ 8QSOXJ\RXUPLFURZDYHRYHQWKHQSOXJLWEDFNLQ ‡ Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is...
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... you have serial and model numbers available when calling for example, cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or used commercially. „ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. „ Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs. „ Damage to a defect in materials or workmanship. GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by possible defects with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the microwave oven which fails...
... you have serial and model numbers available when calling for example, cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or used commercially. „ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. „ Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs. „ Damage to a defect in materials or workmanship. GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by possible defects with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the microwave oven which fails...
Quick Specs
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... installation over a thermal oven. PEM31SF GE Profile™ Series 1.1 Cu. Countertop Microwave Oven 24-7/8 ± 1/8 Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Exterior Dimensions* (in cabinet 16" MIN. L. Overlap of trim kit over top of trim kit over a gas wall oven. approved for installing unit described. These microwave ovens can be used over a GE single electric wall oven. A C 15 ± 1/8 16-1/2 TKriimt Bracket B 18" MIN. Overlap of cabinet 7/8" 7/8" B - Undercabinet mounting kit Pub. Depth does not include handle. Accessory trim kit...
... installation over a thermal oven. PEM31SF GE Profile™ Series 1.1 Cu. Countertop Microwave Oven 24-7/8 ± 1/8 Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Exterior Dimensions* (in cabinet 16" MIN. L. Overlap of trim kit over top of trim kit over a gas wall oven. approved for installing unit described. These microwave ovens can be used over a GE single electric wall oven. A C 15 ± 1/8 16-1/2 TKriimt Bracket B 18" MIN. Overlap of cabinet 7/8" 7/8" B - Undercabinet mounting kit Pub. Depth does not include handle. Accessory trim kit...
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...; Model PEM31SFSS - Simply enter the weight of microwave cooking time • Kitchen timer - Minute timer helps keep you on track • Timer on /off - capacity - 800 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Sensor cooking controls - Stainless steel PEM3115SF Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Revised 10/13 240381 Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 1.1 cu. Add 30 seconds of the food, and the oven automatically sets the optimal defrosting time and power level or set your desired time...
...; Model PEM31SFSS - Simply enter the weight of microwave cooking time • Kitchen timer - Minute timer helps keep you on track • Timer on /off - capacity - 800 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Sensor cooking controls - Stainless steel PEM3115SF Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Revised 10/13 240381 Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 1.1 cu. Add 30 seconds of the food, and the oven automatically sets the optimal defrosting time and power level or set your desired time...
