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GE Profile Spacemaker II Black Microwave Oven - PEM31DMBB

Abt Model: PEM31BK

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1.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity/ 800 Watts/ Sensor Cooking Controls/ Auto And Time Defrost/ Turntable And Time On/Off/ 10 Power Levels/ Optional Mount JXA019K/ Black Finish

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GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DMBB Black Microwave Oven, Model PEM31BK

Features:

1.0 cu. ft. capacity
800 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure)
Sensor cooking controls
Automatically adjust the time and power for exceptional cooking results
Optional trim kit
Offers a built-in appearance of a countertop model (JX827DBK)
Optional Hanging Kit (Part No JXA019K)
Allows quick, easy undercabinet installation
Auto and Time Defrost
Automatically defrosts for a specified amount of time
Turntable On/Off
Ideal for oversized, oblong-shaped dishes
Timer On/Off
Optional reminder signals when meals are done

Specifications:

Capacity
Capacity	Spacemaker II
Total Capacity (cubic feet)	1.00
Features
Clock	Plus AM/PM pad
Electronic Scrolling Digital Display	Yes
Electronic Touch Controls	Yes
Variable Scroll Speed	subpad w/ AM/PM pad
Wattage (IEC-705)	800
Cooking System	Turntable
Power Levels	10
Delay Start	Yes
Beverage (Sensor)	Instant-on
Chicken (Sensor)	Instant-On (Chicken/Fish)
Fish (Sensor)	Instant-On (Chicken/Fish)
Popcorn (Sensor)	Instant-on
Potatoes (Sensor)	Instant-on
Reheat (Sensor)	Instant-on
Vegetables (Sensor)	Instant-on
Turntable	Glass
Turntable On / Off	Yes
Turntable Size (in.)	11 5/16
Add 30 Seconds	Instant-On
Cooking Complete Reminder	Yes
Defrost Type	Auto & Time
Demo Mode	Yes
Display On/Off	sub-pad w/ zero
Express Cook	Instant-on 1-6 minutes
Help Pad	Yes
Instant On Controls	Yes
Reminder (24 hr)	Yes
Time Cook	I & II
Time Preference	Control Enhancement (1/9)
Timer (On/Off)	No / Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Appearance
Case Color	Black
Color Appearance	Black on Black
Color Appearance Code	BB
Door Color	Black
Other Colors Available	Bisque; SS; WW
Power / Ratings
Electrical Input - 120V Amperage	11.5
Electrical Input - 120V Watts	1300
Frequency (MHz)	2450
Accessories
Optional Mount	JXA019K

Approximate Dimensions:

Exterior Width: 23 25/32"
Exterior Height: 11 3/16"
Exterior Depth: 12 9/32"
Interior Width: 16 1/2"
Interior Height: 7 7/16"
Interior Depth: 11 1/4"

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 29 lbs
Shipping: 33 lbs

Warranty Information:

Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
- One year From the date of the original purchase: Any part in the microwave which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part

Optional Trim Kit	Yes
Type	Countertop
Capacity (cu. ft.)	1
Cooking Power (watts)	800
Height (inches)	11.19
Width (inches)	24
Depth (inches)	12.28
Number of Power Levels	10
Convection	No
Sensor Cooking	Yes
Interior Light	Yes
Quick Minute	No
Timer	Yes
Turntable	Yes
Turntable Diameter	11.31"
Child Lock	No
Viewing Window	Yes

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GE Profile Spacemaker II Stainless Steel Microwave Oven

4.2

(based on 226 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attractive (198)
Easy to clean (160)
Heats evenly (152)
Simple display (127)
Good power output (103)

Cons

Confusing display (16)
Small capacity (11)
Noisy (9)
Unreliable (7)
Heats unevenly (4)

Best Uses

Leftovers (185)
Quick meals (137)
Popcorn (120)
Frozen food (119)
Thawing (64)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual cook (105), Avid cook (89), Gourmet chef (20)
- Primary use:
- Personal (216)

Most Liked Positive Review

A real space saver!

We bought this model to conserve our limited counter space. We easily installed it ourselves under a cabinet with the optional installation kit. It looks nice, is easily accessible, and, so far, has met all of our microwave cooking and reheating needs. The controls and cooking options seem too many and varied for our personal preference, though we are working though the learning curve. We noticed steam/water vapor emitting from the side vent and collecting on the wall when cooking a large sweet potato. While this appears to be normal, we hope it does not present a corrosion problem with long term use. This unit costs about $100 more than equivalent-power counter top models. Clearly, some of that additional cost results from beefing up the frame to hang from a cabinet, but the [$] premium seems a little high. This microwave oven does meet our space and cooking needs, and we are happy and satisfied with our purchase. Oh yes, the Abt ordering, packing, and shipping process was easy, speedy, and top notch!

Most Liked Negative Review

Think twice

I bought this Spacemaker II to replace the same model I have been using since 1991. I figured it was getting old, even though it still worked perfectly. The big difference between the old and new models is that they've replaced the glass plate with a turntable. They've also changed the arrangement of the keypads and increased the wattage from 650 to 800 and the interior from .8 cu. ft. to 1.

The old model was far superior to the new. All of the new keypad buttons look alike, with the start button looking like any other. It cooks frozen food, boils water, and warms leftovers just fine as long as the turntable is on. If the turntable is off, the energy is concentrated in one place and burns the food. The standard popcorn bag is too long to fit on the turntable; the bag stops because the corners hit the door. If you try to pop with the turntable off, the corn burns without popping. I finally solved that problem by cutting off the corners from the bag first.

I sent an e-mail to GE asking if the unit needed service because of the above issues. They replied for me to run a test heating 1 qt. of water in a 2-qt bowl for 2 1/2 minutes. The temperature increased by 42 degrees (a little over their standard of 28-40). According to GE, the unit is working as expected and does not require service. Their only suggestion was to try a different brand of popcorn.

I loved my old unit, and am disappointed in this new model.

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Reviewed by 226 customers

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5/15/2013

3.0

product fine

By sue the cook

from highland park,il

About Me Gourmet Cook

Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Heats Evenly
Simple Controls
Simple Display

Cons

Best Uses

Defrosting
Frozen Food
Popcorn

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:

works great

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5/6/2013

5.0

Nice

By Jack

from Roswell georgia

About Me Avid Cook

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Best Uses

Popcorn
Quick Meals

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II Black Microwave Oven:

Great company

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4/17/2013

4.0

Looks Great

By Natalie

from Elk Grove Village, IL

About Me Casual Cook

Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:

Needed a replacement for an old spacemaker microwave. Works good, looks good.

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4/3/2013

4.0

ABT SERVICE SALE EXPERIENCE OUTSTANDING

By Bill

from Columbus Ohio

About Me Casual Cook

Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Heats Evenly
Simple Display

Cons

Best Uses

Defrosting
Frozen Food
Leftovers
Quick Meals

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II Bisque Microwave Oven:

This unit was hard to find & Tim S helped BIG TIME.
Problem with first unit shipped to me; He coordinated exchange. The unit itself is all that is 'promised'. It does not include power adjustments or sensor cooking, both of which we did not need. Like the unit and its bisque color very much.

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3/9/2013

3.0

Average

By kaiskm

from elgin, il

About Me Avid Cook

Pros

Simple Controls

Cons

Cheap materials

Best Uses

Defrosting
Leftovers

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:

I owned the last generation of this model and the enamel on the inside started peeling off. Replaced it with this one because it had to fit in the space. The materials on this newer model do not seem high quality. Some of the stainless trim is popping off already and i've only had it a few weeks. It does what it needs to do though and i like the quick controls.

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3/5/2013

3.0

so far so good...sorta

By TH

from Libertyville, IL

About Me Gourmet Cook

Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Install
Turntable Onoff Feature

Cons

Door Button Breaking

Best Uses

Defrosting
Leftovers
Popcorn
Sensor Reheating

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:

only had it a few weeks and the door open button is not woorking right

Service and delivery comments:

excellent - shipped for free and was delivered ahead of promise

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3/5/2013

2.0

Unit fits the space, but...

By Matt

from Chicago

About Me Avid Cook

Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Install
Simple Controls
Simple Display

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:

The door realease sticks, htis unit seems a lot less substantial that the GE Profile I replaced.

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2/20/2013

5.0

Great service/product

By Lab lover

from Tranquility, N.J.

About Me Gourmet Cook

Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Heats Evenly
Simple Controls
Simple Display

Cons

Best Uses

Defrosting
Leftovers
Quick Meals

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II White Microwave Oven:

Useful for defrosting foods for quick meals, reheating leftovers and par cooking
Vegetables such as potatoes.
It is perfect fit in cabinet to replace old microwave. Hard to find dimensions.

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1/30/2013

4.0

Hapy with microwave

By Mary Lou

from St. Charles, IL

About Me Avid Cook

Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Heats Evenly
Powerful
Simple Controls
Simple Display

Cons

Small Capacity

Best Uses

Defrosting
Frozen Food
Leftovers
Popcorn
Quick Meals

Comments about GE Profile Spacemaker II Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:

I bought this as I had the identical product that was built in, and I needed the same product. The "old" identical microwave lasted 2 1/2 years. That seems a pretty short life span to me. I'm very happy with the way it works. I just hope it keeps working longer then the last one did.

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1/4/2013

4.0

Fine Purchase

By Dave

from Ashtabula, Ohio

About Me Avid Cook

Pros