Cooking is a form of art. An excellent dish involves a perfect mix of flavors, lots of creativity, techniques, and much more. For some, it is a hobby and, for others, a passion. If you are someone who loves to cook, you will always need a microwave to experiment with different food items. And for this purpose, GE has introduced their latest device, the GE model JVM7195SKSS microwave. We decided to buy this product and test it ourselves, and here we are ready with our complete GE JVM7195SKSS review.
GE 1.9 cu ft OTR microwave in stainless steel is a modern microwave for a modern cook. Unlike traditional microwaves, this microwave is installed above your countertop. There are ten different cooking levels for you to try and experiment with. Its stainless steel body makes it durable and easy to clean. GE is known for providing quality products with new technology to make your day to day life effortless. It offers a wide range of features that amaze you a lot and make your cooking fun and encouraging.
GE JVM7195SKSS Review 2023 with Features
1. Weight and Time Defrost
Sometimes, you may get confused while trying to decide the ideal temperature and time for defrosting your food item. But not with this GE over the range microwave stainless steel. This microwave has gone one step ahead in smartness by including sensor cooking, which automatically sets the optimal time and power level.
With weight and time defrost, you just have to set the weight of your food item, and this over-the-range microwave will itself set the required time and power needed to defrost it. This feature is especially helpful for someone who has no prior experience in using a microwave.
2. Melt Feature
Usually, it is recommended to use a microwave for melting items like butter, caramel, etc., rather than a stove. But melting these items is not as easy as it seems. It can be a tricky and messy job consuming your precious time. And when it comes to chocolate, it gets harder. You need to have the right temperature to melt chocolate – neither too hot nor too cold.
GE JVM7195SKSS 1000w microwave comes with a melt feature for quickly melting food items. This feature allows your food item, be it chocolate or marshmallow, to melt nicely and adequately without any difficulties. Now, you can melt your chocolate entirely and use it however you want with creating a mess and fuss in your kitchen.
3. Large Capacity
Nobody wants a microwave that can’t even fit an average size bowl. This device is called the best GE over the range microwave oven for a reason. Its interior space is well designed to suit any size bowl. Its extra-large capacity is found helpful for most customers. It has an impressive capacity of 1.9 cu. ft.
With this microwave, you would not have to worry about finding the right casserole dish to fit inside it. It is large enough for you to prepare a whole turkey or a large pizza in it. Additionally, this microwave oven has a turntable so that you can fit any bowl of any size without any difficulty. You can also turn off your turntable so that it does not rotate.
4. Upfront Charcoal Filter
GE over the stove microwave JVM7195SKSS not only takes care of your food but also of your kitchen. It comes with an upfront charcoal filter that absorbs foul odor so that your kitchen smells fresh and odor-free. It also helps your food inside it retain its original aroma and remain free from old odors.
But unlike grease filters, charcoal filters cannot be cleaned and reused. They need to be replaced timely. Otherwise, they can put a strain on your microwave and affect its longevity. This oven has an indicator light which indicates you want to replace this charcoal filter. This way, you can always replace your filter on time.
5. Four-speed, 400-CFM Venting Fan System
When you are cooking, it is normal for your kitchen to get filled with smoke or some smell. But, you would not want such odor to travel to other parts of your house like your dining room. To avoid this, your kitchen should be properly ventilated. Thanks to this best over the range microwave under $400, we weren’t needed to vent anymore.
It comes with a 400-CFM fan system to keep your kitchen free of any smoke or odor. You can also choose its fan speed with the 4 fan-speed settings. This way, you can get the right amount of ventilation for your kitchen.
Specifications of GE 1.9 Cu Ft Over-the-Range Microwave
What We Like About It?
Easy to clean
We were happy to see over the range microwave venting inside has made extra efforts so that you can clean its interior effortlessly. This appliance has a clean steam feature that loosens the food particles stuck to its interior to clean this microwave with just a wipe. The enamel interior makes cleaning your microwave ten folds easier.
Energy-efficient
Unlike other heavy-duty microwaves in the market, this best rated over the range microwave does not consume much power. It draws about 1000 watts of power while running, which is very minimal considering the amount of work this microwave does. You can choose from its 10 cooking levels for boiling or defrosting your food.
Cooktop lights
We were impressed to see that this 30 inch stainless steel over the range microwave comes with Cooktop lights to illuminate your kitchen while you are working. You can set the brightness using its 2 brightness settings. Other than that, it also comes with a night light option. Thus, this product is very desirable for anyone.
Easy-to-understand
We can indeed say that this GE microwave JVM7195SKSS manual is a treat for the eyes. It can be easily understandable by anyone. Its stainless steel body gives it a premium look and feel. The black keypad is sleek and stylish. Its black interior gives it a different look and adds up to its style. In our opinion, this microwave will look great in any kitchen.
What We Dislike About It?
Auto cook for vegetables
There is a disadvantage of this device. While GE 30 inch over the range microwave has ten types of cooking options for boiling, reheating, and defrosting, we wish it had an auto cook option for vegetables like other microwaves in the market. This way, it would have been easier for its users to use this microwave.
Keypad
Though the black keypad of GE JVM7195SKSS 1000w built-in microwave black looks stylish, we did have some trouble seeing each button properly. Other than that, the Start, Stop, and Cancel buttons are a bit difficult to find within the sea of other buttons. We wish GE had included a keypad that was easy to read and use.
FAQs
Yes, GE JVM7195SKSS OTR is a recirculating microwave. It comes with a charcoal filter that can recirculate the air to keep your kitchen fresh and free from odor.
JVM7195SKSS GE 1.9 over the range microwave has a total height of 16.5 inches. Its metal body is 16 ⅛ inches high. Its cooktop lights have a height of ⅜ inches.
Although this GE microwave JVM7195SKSS oven is set for inside venting, it can be converted to a non-venting unit by using its Charcoal Filter. Its recirculating charcoal kit is included in it.
GE microwave over the range JVM7195SKSS is a plugin. You can plug this microwave into a dedicated outlet for safe operation.
The JVM7195SKSS over the range microwave GE oven has a total dimension of 15 x 29.75 x 16.5 inches. It has an exact width of 29 15/16 inches.
Final Words
This GE JVM7195SKSS 30″ over-the-range microwave oven in stainless steel is an ideal microwave for every household. It uses up to date technology to give you a premium cooking experience. Its large interior gives you enough space to fit dishes of any size. GE over the counter microwave has some advanced features like weight and time defrost. This appliance has a one-touch keypad that lets you cook various items with a single touch of your finger. Its charcoal filter and four-speed venting fan system make sure that your kitchen stays fresh all the time.
Overall this oven is an excellent product. With its sleek and stylish body, it will add up to the style of your kitchen. Its cooktop lights will illuminate your kitchen so that you can cook without any difficulty. With this, we have come to the end of our GE JVM7195SKSS review. And we highly suggest GE JVM7195SKSS 1.9 cu. ft. stainless steel over-the-range microwave for your cooking purposes.