PEM31SMSS GE Profile Spacemaker Countertop Microwave Oven Stainless Steel

by General Electric

Product Features

• 1.0 cu. ft. capacity 800 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure)
• Sensor cooking controls: Automatically adjusts time and power for delicious cooking results
• Optional built-in trim kit: Achieve a custom appearance and built-in convenience with a sleek, matching trim kit
• Optional hanging kit: Installs under a cabinet to free up valuable counter space
• Auto&time defrost: Simply enter the weight of the food, and the oven automatically sets the optimal defrosting time and power level or set your desired time for defrosting

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 23 x 11 inches ; 33 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 33 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000W3JHHM
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,523 in Appliances (See Top 100 in Appliances)
  • #17 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Microwave Ovens > Countertop Microwave Ovens

Product Description

1%2E0 cu%2E ft%2E Countertop Microwave Oven with 800 Watts%2C 10 Power Levels%2C 6 Sensor Settings%2C Glass Turntable%2C Optional Built%2Din Trim Kit and Optional Hanging Kit%3A Stainless Steel

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars GE -- You're going downhill, January 2, 2010

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RobRen (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PEM31SMSS GE Profile Spacemaker Countertop Microwave Oven Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

12 1/2 months into owning this microwave (which by the way I loved), I was cleaning it with a wet paper towel when pieces of the white interior started coming off of the top. I've never seen this happen before. Called their customer service and was told that it's actually paint and they would be happy to sell me some paint so I could paint the inside of the microwave myself. Wow, that's great customer service. I'm not sure what upset me more, telling me to buy the paint or telling me to paint it myself. Microwave lasted another 9 months before the magnetron blew (it looked like a nuclear bomb went off inside of the microwave...really scared us). I was assured that they would fix it but it would cost me upwards of $119 for labor, etc. Obviously I'm not getting it fixed. My last GE microwave lasted me around 15 years. I wasn't expecting this one to last as long (they don't make things to last anymore) but I certainly expected a lot more than 2 years.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this little powerhouse, June 16, 2010

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mv_shark (Greater Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PEM31SMSS GE Profile Spacemaker Countertop Microwave Oven Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

Love this little microwave. We redid our kitchen entirely more than 2 years ago and it was tempting to upgrade to bigger this and better that. However, somehow I resisted a larger microwave and I'm so glad. This is the perfect little powerhouse for us. Easily fits a dinner plate, even a medium mixing bowl (marshmallows puff up a lot when you prepare rice crispie treats!), not to mention all the obvious small stuff -- leftovers, coffee, frozen meals, popcorn, etc.

I should mention it's also super-easy to use. Express cook so press one button to cook on high for 1-6 minutes; good "default" buttons for foods like reheat, popcorn and defrost (by weight or time); and a kitchen timer I find invaluble for all my cooking.

I'm about to buy another one for a family member so found the negative reviews. So here I am to add at least one vote of confidence ..we have NOT had any problem with the paint, lights, covers, etc. It runs perfectly and looks great.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars GE Spacemaker II, February 21, 2010

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Jamesbarone "jb2inpa" (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PEM31SMSS GE Profile Spacemaker Countertop Microwave Oven Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

Microwave fits the spot and has worked well. Just hopped online to order another one because I was afraid to use it since the paint was peeling off the top. Read another review and see this person had the same issues. Im sure theres more people experiencing this, but it looks terrible and Im just questioning what effect it has on the foord, waves, etc. Now looking for one the same size.