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GE PEM31 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions
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
Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .31
Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . .33, 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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Model #
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Serial #
You can find them on a label inside of
the oven.
ge.com
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Owner's Manual
PEM31
DE68-03363A 49-40548 03-07 JR

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  • Page 1 Changing Power Level ..12 Features of Your Microwave Oven ..10, 11 Microwave Terms ..27 Other Features ..24–26 Sensor Features .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
  • Page 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
  • Page 4 Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example,...
  • Page 5 — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ge.com Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
  • Page 7 When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. ge.com Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully.

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

  • Page 9: Extension Cords

    If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
  • Page 10 NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet. Built-In Kits:...

  • Page 11: Cooking Controls

    Press twice (fish fillets) POTATO VEGETABLE Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice (frozen vegetables) Press three times (canned vegetables) DEFROST AUTO/TIME Press once ge.com Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of defrosting time Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Power level 1–10 Enter...
  • Page 12 Select desired power level 1–10. Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
  • Page 13 Press TIME COOK again. Enter the second cook time. Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) Press START. At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down. ge.com...
  • Page 14 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
  • Page 15 3 tablespoons water. 4 to 7 min. In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Cut in half and remove fibrous 7 to 11 min. membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. ge.com...
  • Page 16 About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. Enter defrosting time. Press START.
  • Page 17 5 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast- side-down. After half the time, turn over per lb. and shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1–2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting. ge.com...
  • Page 18 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
  • Page 19 If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. Weight of Food in Ounces 1–2 4–5 6–7 9–10 12–13 14–15 ge.com Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)
  • Page 20 Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
  • Page 21 Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time. ge.com...
  • Page 22 About the sensor features. (less time) (more time) How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—...
  • Page 23 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cover with vented plastic wrap. ge.com...

  • Page 24: About The Other Features

    About the other features. Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
  • Page 25 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time and Time Cook. Press START. The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS. The oven will automatically start at the delayed time. The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. ge.com...
  • Page 26 About the other features. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed to the extreme right.
  • Page 27 Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack. Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. ge.com...
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside...
  • Page 29 How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

  • Page 30: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start “SENSOR ERROR”...
  • Page 31 Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.
  • Page 32 Notes.
  • Page 33 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 34 FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For more information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully. It will help you operate your new appliance properly.
  • Page 35 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.

  • Page 36: Consumer Support

    Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration...

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