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LEM Products 5-Tray Digital Dehydrator

  • 5 trays, 3.5 sq ft of drying space
  • 104 to 158 F, seven digital presets
  • 48-hour timer with auto shut-off
  • 250 watts at 120 volts
  • 12 x 9.13 x 0.63 inch trays, clear for monitoring
  • 10.3 x 14.8 x 11.7 inches countertop footprint
  • 1 year warranty

Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A countertop jerky and snack dehydrator with digital presets, a timer and a clear door to watch the batch. Temperature moves in fixed presets rather than any degree you choose.

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ASIN: B07JBWN374Model: 1378Category: Dehydrators

Overview

A kitchen countertop is the home for this LEM dehydrator, which dries meat for jerky along with other food and snacks. A chimney-like center channel moves air through the trays for even drying, and a digital display sets the temperature and timer.

Jerky makers get a timer with auto shut-off, so a batch can finish without someone standing by to switch it off. Temperature comes in fixed presets, and the tray count limits how much meat goes in at once.

Who it's for

Regular jerky batches and snack drying on a home counter are the job here. Someone processing bulk meat or a large garden harvest in one go will run out of tray space.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Digital presets cover a wide temperature span
  • Timer with auto shut-off
  • Clear trays and door show progress
  • Center air channel for even drying
Cons
  • Temperature set in presets only
  • Tray expansion not listed
  • Fixed tray count limits batch size

Performance notes

Drying speed depends on warm air moving evenly past every tray, which the chimney-style center channel is built to do. The heating element wattage and the preset temperature set how quickly moisture leaves the food. Thick, crowded slices slow the batch, so spacing on each tray matters.

Specifications

BrandLEM
Model1378
Dimensions & fit
Item dimensions10.3 × 14.8 × 11.7 inches
Tray dimensions12 × 9.1 × 0.6 inches
Item Dimensions D X W X H10.3"D x 14.8"W x 11.7"H
Capacity & performance
Temperature Range104 °F
Wattage250 watts
Power & efficiency
Voltage120 volts
Construction & materials
MaterialPlastic, Stainless Steel
ColorSilver, Black
Material FeaturesFood Safe
Included components
Included Componentsdehydrator
Unit Count1 Count
Warranty & support
Warranty1 year
Other details
Number of Trays5
ShapeRectangular
Drying area3.5 sq ft
FeaturesDigital display, drip tray, clear door
Timer48 hours with auto shut-off

Frequently asked questions

Is the LEM 5-tray dehydrator a smoker?

No. It dries food with warm circulating air at up to 158 F. The listing describes no smoke or wood chip function.

Can I add more trays to the LEM 1378 dehydrator?

The listing does not mention extra trays or expansion, only the five included trays.

Can I see the food without opening the LEM dehydrator?

Yes. The trays and the door are clear, so you can check drying progress while it runs.