The Vollrath 741103D is a 10.4Ltr drop-in induction soup kettle and rethermalizer for serving cooked foods such as soup, chilli and macaroni cheese. Its capacity and countertop format suit busy buffets, farm shops, canteens and cafés that need a permanent hot-food station.

The Vollrath Mirage soup kettle has a 10.4Ltr capacity, giving high-demand self-service and counter-service operations useful volume for holding and serving cooked food. It is the UK 741103D version in Vollrath's larger 10.4Ltr drop-in range.

Its drop-in body is intended to form a permanent countertop fixture and requires a 321 mm-diameter counter cutout. Installation must leave the air intake and exhaust unrestricted, keep the unit level and provide at least 102 mm rear clearance and 25 mm bottom clearance; no side clearance is required. The operating environment must not exceed 43°C.

No. It uses dry induction heating, transferring heat directly to the induction-ready inset without a water-filled well. This removes the need to monitor or refill water and supports faster rethermalizing and more controlled heating. Induction heating also uses energy efficiently and can help reduce running costs, while the 3D induction coil distributes heat efficiently.

Sensors monitor three points on the inset and activate the Stir Indicator LED when the food needs mixing. Regular stirring helps maintain temperature and quality, while the sensor-controlled heating reduces burning and waste in a nearly empty inset and can make subsequent cleaning easier.

The controls provide presets for soup, chilli and macaroni cheese, alongside a programmed retherm mode. Operators can lock the controls against unauthorised setting changes, while an approximately 88°C temperature limit helps reduce burning and food waste. Once food is at holding temperature, the induction system consumes less than 180 W, supporting efficient service without configuring every cycle from the beginning.

Its retherm programme is designed to take cooked food from below 4.4°C to above 73.9°C in under 90 minutes. Under Vollrath's performance conditions, it can then maintain food above 65.6°C when the inset is covered and the contents are stirred regularly.

It comes with one Vollrath induction-ready inset and an easy-grip inset cover, so the principal food-contact components are included. Only compatible Vollrath induction-ready insets should be used; additional covers and insets for advance filling are available separately.

The kettle has an aluminium construction with a silver finish and an unpacked product weight of 6.71kg. This identifies the unit's physical build and provides a useful handling figure when planning delivery to the installation area.

The unit is 353 mm wide and 353 mm deep, giving it an approximately square overall footprint. These supported dimensions help when planning countertop space around the drop-in installation.

The UK 741103D model operates at 230V with an 800 W rating and is supplied with a plug. It must be connected to a properly grounded supply matching its nameplate, with the bottom-exit power and control cables accommodated without obstructing ventilation.

The Vollrath Mirage induction soup kettle includes a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, with the same 1-year term for Eire. Only Vollrath induction-ready insets should be used, as using an incompatible inset can invalidate the manufacturer's warranty.