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GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB]

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$219.99 - $287.02

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.

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Type: Midsized countertop microwaves

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By cj

from Haverford, PA

1.0

interior rust

5/6/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

Simple Controls

Simple Display

Cons

Carousel Broke

Interior Rusted

Unreliable

Unstable Tray

Best Uses

Comment:

Used primarily for reheating. Interior rust formed on the door within two years. GE offered a free new door, but we would pay labor of more than $100. Customer service rep stated that interior rust is not covered by the warranty in any event. She stated it was an appearance issue--not functional.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By claypipefarm

from Lac du Flambeau, WI

4.0

Died after 10 YEARS of good service, RIP

1/7/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Easy To Install

Heats Evenly

Powerful

Simple Display

Cons

Best Uses

Defrosting

Frozen Food

Leftovers

Popcorn

Quick Meals

Comment:

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.

The GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB] is part of the Microwave ovens test program at Consumer Reports. The GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB] Microwave ovens features and specs include Sensor, Stainless/SS-look option, Watts, Convection mode, Detailed prompts, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.). In our lab tests, Microwave ovens models like the GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB] are reviewed on Overall score, Ease of use, Heating evenness, Microwaving noise, Defrosting evenness, Speed of heating, Usable capacity (cu. ft.). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the GE Profile Spacemaker II PEM31DM[BB].

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