GE PEM31 - Manual

Make sure all cookware used inyour microwave oven is suitablefor microwaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes,measuring cups, custard cups,pottery or china dinnerwarewhich does not have metallictrim or glaze with a metallicsheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” ...

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electricalshort circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock byproviding an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a groundingwire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an o...

ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 9 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resultingfrom becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord....

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 10 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed w...

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. ge.com Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once...

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About changing the power level. 12 The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time cou...

About the time features. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutesand 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press TIME COOK. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Pr...

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 14 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass ...

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. Seethe Defrosting Guide for suggested times. ( Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press DEFROST AU...

ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 8 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 8 min...

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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...

About the auto feature. ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat,...

Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjuststhe cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severelyovercooked or burnt fo...

ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Pr...

ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 23 (less time) (more time) Sensor Cooking Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad.For vegetables, press the VEGETABLE pad once for fresh vegetables, twice f...

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. 24 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Select AM or PM. Press START or CLOCK. 4 3 2 1 Cooking Complete Reminder...

ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 25 Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press DELAY START. Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be surethe microwave clock shows the correct time of da...

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. 26 Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Press TIMER ON/OFF. Enter time you want to count down. Press TIMER ON/OFF...

Microwave terms. ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 27 Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like ant...

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 28 Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution ofbaking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Cle...

ge.com 29 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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...

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before you call for service… 30 Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start...

ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 31 ■ 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 powerlevels other than high. ■ Dull thumping sound while o...

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For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect From the date of the in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year original purchase warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defect...

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