Vollrath 59500P Mirage Pro Countertop Induction Cooker - 120V, 1800W

Engineering type review. Used 6 months. Temps measured on 5 units. This company has great customer service. I have appreciated their patience. This is a really nice cooker. Ihave used mine for about 6 months, and have experience with other brand units. The power settings are flawless. 100 steps! And spin knob control. Heats a frypan with a couple cups of water to subcool boiling in about 30= 40 seconds using a 8" Vollrath inductuction frypan. The bubble pan bottom pattern shows a relatively large coil, about 6 inches. Very efficient units. They do get hot. Wok style cooking where the pan is heated hot and oil is poured around the pan, then food is dumped in to cool the pan below smoke temp works great with these. Preferred way to fry. They get hot. Fast. All induction units with a pan Read More

The Vollrath mirage pro is an exceptional cooking tool. The 100 levels of power and 5 degree increments of temperature control allow me to cook with the sort of precision that an electric (or even gas) burner just can't come close to. It is sturdy, works well, and boils water wonderfully quickly. A few uses, and I am already spoiled.

Great product. This is a work horse and as our company has been in business for one month I am now adding a second unit.

Solid piece of equipment. We have been using ours for almost three years without a single issue. Has a larger area that heats the pan than some of the other low- to mid-tier models which is nice. Used daily to make sauces and saute vegetables.

Incredible!!! I used this for the first time today, and it was so easy to operate and clean. I actually can't say enough how easy it was! It's not heavy at all, so being able to quickly move it to another location is a great feature for us. I so wish we would've bought this a long time ago! If your on the fence about whether or not to pay a little more for this model, I promise you won't be sorry! WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!

I absolutely loved this Vollrath 59500P for the 8 or so years I used it in a residence. The small increments of adjustment and the range starting at 80 degrees was EXTREMELY appreciated and made control of stocks/broths a breeze with relatively exact temperature control. It did gets lots of use compared to an average home and I liked it so much I tried to order a replacement, and will try again today. I would have given it 6 stars if it was still operational.

Originally purchased the 59500F but preferred this unit because you could adjust the heat just how you want it. The other unit only had set increments which didn't work out. We purchased two of the 59500P Mirage Pro's in May 2017 and had been very happy with them until December 2020 when one of them stopped working. The dial does not adjust the heat anymore. These were used mostly for heating pasta sauces to order and boiling water to cook pasta on prep days. I don't know if I should expect more or these units are just not expected to last as long as more expensive/higher output ones. In any case, we are going to order a replacement of the same make and model.

Best induction cooker I have ever had, I have gone through dozens. Last one i used was Waring which was good but not even close the Vollrath. The temperature control is extremely precise. So precise I have used it for sous vide proteins! Two things I wouldn't of thought of that I like is the dial temp control is very fast to use and the best is unit is very, very quit in operation AND NO BEEPING SOUND WHEN YOU CHANGE SETTINGS!

REALLY love the Vollrath Induction Cooker! Wow, I wish I had known about induction cooking long ago. Far and away better than gas, in my opinion. The unit stays cool, as well as the handles of the cookware being used. The body of a saucepan will be hot to the touch, but it's not very likely that one would be touching that, anyway! The only negative that I can see for some would be that induction only works with certain kinds of cookware. But, to me, it's worth making the change!

This induction cooker is perfect for an extra burner with all the advantages that induction provides. I created steam in a 40 quart lobster pot in minutes. Maintains a slow simmer perfectly for hours. Response to changes in heat levels is immediate, both up and down. Don't want to be without one.

I purchased the Vollrath Mirage Pro 59500P and am very satisfied with the culinary results that I have been able to achieve with this remarkable device. It is a very powerful cooking device and cooks very fast. Caution should be exercised in cooking at maximum 100 percent output as at this level some cookware can sustain damage. Blue discoloration in the bottom of a stainless steel pan is an indicator that you had the power at too high a level for this particular piece of cookware. Proceed gradually and do some testing to understand the limits of this incredible piece of technology.

These are great induction burners and Vollrath customer service is great. I thought there was an issue with the display at one time but it turned out to be fine and Vollrath was ready to replace the unit if needed.

What a great alternative to the gas/butane power countertop burners! Great for keeping items on a low and steady heat! Nice for tempering chocolate! Nice price!!!

This is much better than the regular home units. It is particularly good for tempering chocolate and boiling pasta. It boils a pot of water in half the time as my 12000 btu gas burner. Small pans sometimes have trouble with it, but that is a minor issue.

Love this induction stove. This is my second induction type counter stove. It heats very fast and cools pretty quickly as well. I like that it only stays on when stainless steel is on it, and shuts off by itself. I make soups, sandwiches, pretty much all of my savory menu on it.

I recently started cooking Thai, Indian, and Mexican. I really enjoy cooking but don't like having cooking smells inside the house. I was planning on spending a lot on a high-quality propane camping stove but thank goodness I heard about counter-top induction burners. I use this burner now for everyday cooking and hardly ever use the gas cooktop anymore. This product is not cheap but its a great value since it is solidly constructed and a lot less than other units I considered from Viking or All-Clad. It heats up much faster than a gas burner and the dial gives you instantaneous control of the temp level. You can have the dial read temperature in Celsius, Farenheit, or on a scale from 1 - 100. The only problem I have had in the two months of use is that the LED display Read More

This is my first introduction to induction cooking and couldn't be more satisfied. After reading reviews I knew that I would be unsatisfied with others, either limited adjustments or quality issues. Saved a lot of money over the top end Viking burner-take that! After I moved to my new condo loft with all wonderful windows(24) and unfortunately solar gain, additional heat from the electric stove wasn't very unappealing to me. Also I'm a gas user so this is more than a substitute. But my stainless steel cookware were not all appropriate - had to purchase some to make up. Strange, won't work w/my 1 quart Le Creuset but ok with the 4 1/2 soup pot. If there is an improvement, I'd say include a timer feature, otherwise...good quality, looks good too! Like the dial for instant dial down/up!

I recently Purchased 2 Vollrath Mirage 59500 countertop induction cookers & Case from The WEBstaurant Store,Not only was I Happy with how great Meagan & Jimmy were on the live chat, reasonable PRICE. )But also how quickly & Safely they arrived. I had gone to a local high end appliance dealer locally after putting a deposit down on a Thermador and seeing the feedback was anywhere from a 2, to -5, I realized commercial was the way to go.These 2 Induction units will be side by side on the Granite island in my kitchen,moved when used for a warming system during the holidays or to use for a party.These are the best choice as If something goes wrong with a burner,simply send the single unit out.Otherwise you would have to send out the complete tabletop stove and have nothing in the mean time. I plan on purchasing one more soon. ALSO...In an emergency, 1 can be hooked to a generator and not blow the fuse! Think about it...hot food/heat. not bad. Highly recomended

I bought this burner for cooking outdoors while RVing. I read reviews of less expensive units having small or uneven hot areas and not being adjustable enough. After more research I spent twice as much as I planned and couldn't be happier. This thing is amazing! 100 to 400 degrees in 10 degree increments almost instantly. 12 inch fry pan was heated perfectly evenly. Build quality was excellent. I'm so happy with this burner I'm using it on my counter at home instead of my old ceramic topped range. I can't imagine how to improve this product. It's perfect and well worth the money.

Quiet and powerful. This unit replaced a less expensive commonly found unit when shopping for induction cooktops. This one cooks evenly using a 12 inch griddle the other unit had trouble with a 10 inch griddle. Love the control you get with the power dial. Heats pan up fast and doesn't heat up the kitchen.

this item is a real wow. quality construction and innovative design. It's fast, responsive and totally adjustable. Other induction units have maybe 10 settings. This one allows you to set a temperature, or turn a dial and have 100 PRECISE settings as a percentage of power. Fast, more responsive to changes in settings than a gas burner and totally accurate. It has immediately become my favorite cooking heat source. electric burners were hotter, gas more adjustable, this unit does both better faster AND it doesn't heat up the kitchen.