What to know about LEM 1731 (BigBite 10-Tray)
Why it stands out
Why we like it
The five-year warranty is the longest here, and it is sold at Home Depot, LEM, Scheels and Fleet Farm at a mid-range price.
What to know
Score breakdown
Even drying without tray rotation, drying times and texture in independent tests (Taste of Home, TechGearLab, Food Network), and temperature accuracy versus setpoint, including whether the unit truly reaches jerky-safe temperatures.
How much of the food zone is stainless or glass versus plastic: trays, drip tray, interior walls and included liners. Also covers true stainless vs chrome-plated trays, Prop 65 disclosures, and recall history.
Drying area, tray count and size, footprint, glass door/visibility, and airflow design (rear horizontal vs stacked vertical).
Digital controls, timer length and auto-shutoff, noise, dishwasher-safe trays, and how easily food releases from the metal trays.
Construction quality, owner-reported failures, warranty length, and availability of replacement trays and parts.
Price relative to capacity, performance and materials, compared with other stainless-tray options.
LEM 1731 (BigBite 10-Tray) specs
Capacity
- Trays included
- 10 trays
- Drying area
- 10 sq ft
Materials
- Tray material
- Stainless steel (3/8 in grid, 11.97 x 11.97 in)
- Housing / body material
- Stainless steel, glass door
- Trays and drying chamber plastic-free (optional liners excluded)
- Yes
Performance
- Power
- 800 W
- Minimum temperature
- 95 °F
- Maximum temperature
- 176 °F
- Airflow design
- Rear fan, horizontal
Controls
- Max timer
- 24 hours
Cleaning
- Dishwasher-safe trays
- Yes
Support
- Warranty
- 5 years
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