GE JVM7195 (SK/DK/EK/SF) 1.9 cu ft sensor OTR microwave: quick sheet

Covers: GE JVM7195SKSS and its color/generation variants (DK, EK, SF and others). Some older JVM7195SF listings show a 3-speed 300 CFM vent, so check the exact suffix. GE OTR codes in the library (F1-F10, H97-H99) apply.

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GE's long-running 1.9 cu ft OTR with sensor cooking, a 4-speed 400 CFM vent (SK generation), melt and steam-clean functions. It sits above the JVM3160 (already in the library). Typical calls: no heat, door switch/fuse, vent motor or light, and keypad faults.

Safety first

CAUTION: the high-voltage capacitor can hold a lethal charge after the unit is unplugged. Only a trained tech opens the cabinet: unplug, wait, then discharge the capacitor with an insulated discharge tool before touching the HV section (transformer, capacitor, diode, magnetron).
Never run the oven with the wrapper or panels off, with an interlock defeated, or empty; never take live readings in the HV circuit.
After any door, hinge, latch or interlock work, confirm the door closes squarely and run a leakage survey (see microwave-leakage-limit-interlock-check-after-door-repair).
OTR units are heavy and hang on a wall plate plus top-cabinet bolts: two people, and support the unit before removing the top bolts.

How it works

Standard HV circuit rated 1,000 W (IEC 705 test).

Sensor cooking ends programs from the humidity sensor reading.

Vent is convertible (recirculate with the GE JX81 charcoal kit, or outside top/rear with a 3-1/4 x 10 in duct or 6 in round through a transition).

Reset Filter reminder on GE OTRs is a 6-month timer cleared by holding Reset Filter about 3 seconds.

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Official manufacturer documentation

Always confirm values against the tech sheet for the exact model.

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