GE Profile PEM31SFSS Countertop Microwave - 2024 report by Whydis

GE Profile PEM31SFSS Countertop Microwave

Reviews by Features

Steel

(20 reviews)
Space saver

(10 reviews)
Job

(7 reviews)
Fit

(7 reviews)
Size

(18 reviews)
Power

(10 reviews)
Thing

(8 reviews)
Ship

(6 reviews)
Look

(16 reviews)
Model

(22 reviews)
Bait

(4 reviews)
Product

(14 reviews)
Mackenzie

(3 reviews)
Quality

(20 reviews)
Light

(9 reviews)
Panel

(9 reviews)
Paint

(12 reviews)
Design

(12 reviews)
Compare

(6 reviews)
Food

(10 reviews)
Burn

(4 reviews)
Noise

(4 reviews)

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Reviews around steel (5.00 of 5)

  • But ... this was the only decent looking stainless steel unit that would fit in my space & it does look nice & sleek in my cabinet.
  • Fit perfectly in our built-in space and using our existing stainless steel surround.
  • You will see every fingerprint left behind on the stainless steel
  • Must use a stainless steel oil to hide the fingerprinting.
  • Overall the stainless steel looks good and it fits our limited space available in our kitchen.
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Reviews around space saver (5.00 of 5)

  • The microwave is a great space saver , but does not have enough power because of the low wattage
  • You can buy a good GE counter top microwave for $100-$150 but this model cost $359 only because GE advertises it as a space saver Profile series
  • Works as it should, if hang under cabinet just buy 4 screws from hardware store.
  • Purchased to replace GE previous Space Saver Model#1 - unit measure 24" wide exact - NOT 23 7/8" which fits perfectly
  • Works as it should, if hang under cabinet just buy 4 screws from hardware store.
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Reviews around job (5.00 of 5)

  • Works fine; however, GE could have done a better job of describing the dimensions.
  • Works fine; however, GE could have done a better job of describing the dimensions.
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Reviews around fit (5.00 of 5)

  • just like my parents larger version but mine fits on a shelf
  • I only bought this one because it was the perfect fit for the space I had from my previous microwave, which was mounted, as was this one.
  • replacement for old broken microwave with small adjustment to space it was an easy fit
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Reviews around size (4.66 of 5)

  • looked and looked for this size microwave difficult to find, wish it had more wattage but overall very pleased with purchase
  • Only microwave the right size for hanging in the space we have for it
  • Like the microwave, size was perfect and works as expected
  • It is a great microwave for a compact size, but I can't help feeling ripped off paying such a high price for it.
  • Perfect size, and was able to mount under a counter which was what I wanted.
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Reviews around power (4.40 of 5)

  • The power isn't as great as the bigger ones, but that doesn't bother us...
  • The microwave is a great space saver , but does not have enough power because of the low wattage
  • It will be mounted in a wall cabinet, only 12" in depth, this unit is the shallowest, high quality, medium/high powered (800 watts) unit we could find, only 12 7/8" outside depth.
  • So happy to find microwave with small profile, but all the power and looks
  • This GE microwave did not meet my expectations - it looks good - but it just does not function properly or even have enough power to reheat coffee,I'm sending it back.
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Reviews around thing (4.26 of 5)

  • The ONLY good thing is it fits the built in cabinet perfectly
  • The front panlel display is easy to use - that is about the only really good thing we have liked.
  • The great thing is that the overall size fits under the cabinet and it looks good.
  • The only bad thing about this microwave is it is a bit noisy.
  • As I was replacing the predecessor to this unit I found some things I liked and other things not so much
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Reviews around ship (4.03 of 5)

  • Great price, shipped quickly
  • Fast shipping, nice unit
  • Packaged well and shipped quickly.
  • Nice quality, very happy, fast shipping....
  • Worth the delayed shipping time
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Reviews around look (3.92 of 5)

  • The improvements are notable: prettier (more stainless, less black, softer looking sonehow) and quieter in operation
  • We came home with 2 microwaves that we took back....too small, too cheap looking.
  • It's good looking, fits under counter, is quiet, and works.
  • It comes down to choice....do you want a great looking sleek appearance that works well, or instantly zapped food?
  • I should also note that it's not particularly highly rated or nice looking (Panasonic gets far better reviews)
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Reviews around model (3.72 of 5)

  • This is an excellent model, very quiet, heats food evenly
  • I would never recommend this model because it's almost impossible to see the buttons.
  • Spent the extra $200 for the space save model and ignored bad reviews regarding paint peeling, etc
  • This is a counter top model with a trim kit (purchased separately - approx
  • We liked the older model so we could choose how much food we are reheating or cooking.
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Reviews around bait (3.61 of 5)

  • Works as it should, if hang under cabinet just buy 4 screws from hardware store.
  • Works as it ought to.
  • n’t clean well for some reason
  • Beware the bait and switch

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Reviews around product (3.44 of 5)

  • Awful product.
  • The only reason we went with this model is because of the space limitation, however the product exceeded my expectations
  • It is a good product and I am pleased, but dimensions were the main reason for purchase.
  • This product is way too expensive for the quality of the product but they got you over a barrel due to its size
  • Do NOT order this crappy product.
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Reviews around mackenzie (3.22 of 5)

  • Thanks, Sue MacKenzie
  • Works as it should, if hang under cabinet just buy 4 screws from hardware store.
  • Works as it ought to.

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Reviews around quality (2.73 of 5)

  • (But, hey, the fan still turns on when I open the door!)So very poor quality for the price.
  • GE, you should be ashamed of your poor quality control!
  • Well I am not kidding when I say my $60 one is so much better quality
  • This microwave is good quality, but it is so under-powered that it takes minutes to heat up a room temperature cup of coffee instead of the 30 seconds our older and more powerful microwave did
  • Seems to be a very good quality microwave, very good features and functions
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Reviews around light (2.33 of 5)

  • The buttons are hard to see in anything but bright light
  • (dim) light in the
  • We miss the interior light and the control panel lacks sensitivity making it a challenge to start the oven.
  • The light is useless-not enough light to see what you’re cooking.
  • as others have said, the door is cheaper/lighter now and smudges show easily
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Reviews around panel (2.33 of 5)

  • GE apparently didn't illuminate the panel to save a buck or three, but it makes it unusable without a flashlight
  • The first ones either stopped running or lost their control panel, the last one we kept way too long as we ignored paint flaked off throughout it, falling on food and likely unsafe
  • Works as it ought to.
  • Illuminating the control panel would be a great upgrade.
  • The door closure is noisy, the panel is difficult to read (numbers and words are small and dark), the one light inside is dim.
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Reviews around paint (1.95 of 5)

  • I (along with many other irate owners) have found that after about 2 years, the white interior paint on the ceiling of these GE microwaves starts peeling off....and falling into the family food
  • The first one lasted about two years--the interior paint flaked off and the interior rusted.
  • n’t clean well for some reason
  • Works as it ought to.
  • Spent the extra $200 for the space save model and ignored bad reviews regarding paint peeling, etc
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Reviews around design (1.95 of 5)

  • Very poor design, often pinches hands when closing the door.
  • In addition, the new unit arrived with a shattered turntable, the result of an incompetent packing design
  • This is the way to go if you messed up your kitchen design and forgot to put the deep shelf in for the microwave, as long as you have the width for it.
  • The stainless steel design is fantastic
  • only months old shows depressions on each digit from where you have to push it which makes it look old and used… Poor design
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Reviews around compare (1.95 of 5)

  • This microwave is fine, however it is Basically $150 too expensive compared to other similar models, only because it is literally THE ONLY one this size that is 13" deep.
  • It's features are mediocre compared to other
  • Works as it should, if hang under cabinet just buy 4 screws from hardware store.
  • Disappointed with the new unit because even though power rating is the same, it appears underpowered compared to the previous unit (e.g. popcorn takes longer to pop and increases likelihood of burnt kernels).
  • Works as it ought to.
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Reviews around food (1.80 of 5)

  • It comes down to choice....do you want a great looking sleek appearance that works well, or instantly zapped food?
  • The interior is tiny, it reminds me of college dorm style microwave, but slower - food takes 2-3 times as long to heat.
  • Doesn't warm food evenly and the power is to low even at the max setting
  • Then those spots rusted and rust crumbles routinely drop down forcing all food to be covered at all times.
  • Cooking was uneven, sometimes food was hot, sometimes not so hot
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Reviews around burn (1.00 of 5)

  • Before time was up, we smelled burning
  • They smelled burnt and in an electric burnt smell way
  • A few seconds went by and I again smelled burning
  • My current issue is that microwave popcorn burns through the bag about the same time as the popping starts

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Reviews around noise (1.00 of 5)

  • It also makes a terrible grinding noise as it turns most of the time
  • It is quiet, but opening and closing the door is harsh and make a loud noise.
  • We have been using this microwave for less than two months and the turn table is making a horrible noise.
  • The microwave is lightly used and didn't even last a year before it started making loud vibrating noises.

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