What's this? This score is based mainly on evenness of heating, ease of use, and auto-defrosting ability. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Price range:
$225.44 - $279.00
Summary:This 1.0 cubic-foot 800-watt midsized countertop GE microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
The GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB] is part of the microwave oven
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven
models like the Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Heating evenness:
This reflects how evenly a model reheated a dish of cold mashed potatoes.
Defrosting evenness:
This is based on how well the automatic-defrost program defrosted one pound of frozen ground chuck.
Speed of heating:
This score is based on the temperature rise of water heated in the microwave.
About This Brand
General Electric is the dominant brand in the entire category of microwave ovens. The brand's ovens can be found in all big-box retailers and independent, national, and regional dealers. The brand strives for innovation. Countertop models range in sizes from 0.8 cubic feet to 2.0 cubic feet. Some models offer convection cooking, and a number provide speed-cook options. GE countertop models range in price from $70 to $350. GE over-the-range (OTR) models measure about 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet with wattage ratings of 900 to 1,200; GE's OTRs cost $200 to $1,400. GE's latest innovation is the Advantium speed-cook technology, which uses a halogen bulb. The company also sells models with convection cooking.
Features & Specs - GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB]
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Capacity as listed on the product or packaging.
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)
1.0
Watts This is the manufacturer's figure of the microwave power output. In general, the more watts an oven offers, the greater its cooking power-and the faster your food will be cooked. That said, differences in claimed wattage of 100 watts or less are unlikely to result in significant differences in performance.
Watts
800
Convection mode A few microwaves include a convection oven feature, which has a heating element and a fan that distributes heat. In convection mode, you can set the oven temperature as you would in a traditional oven to bake or roast items.
Convection mode
No
Sensor Controls the cooking and reheating time automatically. It shuts off an oven when it determines (usually by sensing steam) that food is hot enough.
Sensor
Yes
Detailed prompts Display offers instructions to guide you through the cooking process.
Detailed prompts
No
Stainless/SS-look option Stainless-steel is stylish, but it shows fingerprints. Another option: a vinyl-covered metal finish that gives you a stainless-steel look but resists smudging.
Had this model for 10 years, till it died yesterday (RIP). No complaints. It isn't any noisier, or do any better or worse job of defrosting than anyother models I've tried. I use it for everything: reheating, defrosting, cooking, anything I need fast!<br />If you know how to really COOK with a microven, this will work great. I've made muffins, cookies, cakes, GREAT for sauces!, fish, cassaroles. I've been very happy with it.<br />It is a little noisey, no more than most. It does an okay job on defrost, no better or worse than others (it's always tricky defrosting properly in ANY microven).<br />This model worked 10 years for us, and I'm replacing it with the same.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By BG
from NC
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Do Not Buy This Microwave
6/24/2011
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
The only reason I purchased this model was because it was the right size. It failed after only 6 months. Took it back to the local dealer since it is still under warranty, and they can't get it to work either. [...]
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Mumstheword
from Virginia
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
3 and a 1/2 years later
5/4/2011
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Heats Evenly
Powerful
Simple Controls
Simple Display
Size
Cons
Best Uses
Defrosting
Leftovers
Quick Meals
Comment:
We've had this since renovating our kitchen in the fall of 2007. I don't cook entire meals in it, it is used for defrosting, melting (butter/chocolate etc.) and reheating items. 11 inch dinner plates fit, I use a microwave safe cover over the plate when reheating, always turns out great. Very easy to use, has never had a problem. I will purchase a second one soon for another house.
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Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)
