{"product_id":"cooktek-middleby-661801-cooktek-induction-based-warming-equipment","title":"CookTek (Middleby) CookTek Induction-Based Warming Equipment - 661801","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-title\"\u003eCookTek (Middleby) CookTek Induction-Based Warming Equipment - 661801\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-subtitle\"\u003eDrop-in | 100–120 V | NEMA 5-15P | Made in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-lead\"\u003eGive your buffet or serving line the precision of induction without the hassle of water pans and drains. The CookTek SinAqua IHW061-66 keeps foods hot, safe and picture-perfect while using a fraction of the energy of traditional wet wells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"pd-section-title\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterless operation – no plumbing, drains or deliming required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix independent induction sensors arranged in \u003cstrong\u003ethree temperature zones\u003c\/strong\u003e with their own controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible pan layout: one full-size hotel \/ 1-1 GN, three 1-3 GN or six 1-6 GN pans (induction-compatible).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour quick-select holding temperatures; additional settings available through the controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic pan detection – energy is supplied only when a pan is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded, sealed temperature probes for fast, accurate feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed LED displays with timer and \u003cem\u003elockout\u003c\/em\u003e to stop unwanted changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroprocessor monitoring guards against overheating and power irregularities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable PPS liner with an aluminum housing built in Chicago, Illinois.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 6 ft Cat 5e\/Cat 6 patch cable for quick plug-and-play installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"pd-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-cly1{text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n.tg .tg-wa1i{font-weight:bold;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003eIHW061-66\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eSensors \/ Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e6 sensors \/ 3 temperature zones (3 control panels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003ePan Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e(1) 1\/1 GN, (3) 1\/3 GN or (6) 1\/6 GN pans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eTemperature Settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e4 presets + adjustable 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class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eUsable Well Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e6\" (152 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e17 lb (7.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eClearances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e2\" (51 mm) on all sides • 6\" (152 mm) below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:9e0faf6e-cf3a-406e-9ac7-c4377f7d14d2-27\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-56\" 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max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-id=\"4701181f-bffb-4a49-aa3b-e648d7b2db94\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"285\" data-start=\"27\" data-section-id=\"bk92n0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"29\"\u003eCommercial SinAqua drop-in induction hot food well\u003c\/strong\u003e — the CookTek 661801 is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"111\"\u003ewaterless buffet warming system\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for precise hot holding and rethermalizing without steam, plumbing, or water maintenance. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"286\" data-section-id=\"nq6ql1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"332\" data-start=\"288\"\u003eBuilt for buffet and catering efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e — accommodates standard hotel\/GN pans and uses induction to deliver consistent, even heat across the full holding surface for reliable service. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"517\" data-section-id=\"3ut7uy\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"519\"\u003eEnergy-efficient 650W system\u003c\/strong\u003e — delivers targeted 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class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1168\" data-section-id=\"196jqjw\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003eFlexible drop-in integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed for flush installation into counters, making it ideal for hotels, buffets, catering lines, and institutional foodservice stations. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1385\" data-section-id=\"12elc5t\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eCommercial-grade build quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — aluminum housing with polycarbonate interior and certified for NSF, CE, and cETLus compliance for professional kitchens. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1586\" data-section-id=\"rwuo02\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact, efficient, and low-maintenance induction warmer built for stable buffet holding rather than active cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"99df46ed-24e6-46ee-b17d-b7c700633187\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto 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scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:579f6698-5f63-4766-b1c1-b96490cf086b-29\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:579f6698-5f63-4766-b1c1-b96490cf086b-29\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-60\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bb2dcf9b-ff97-442e-9aa3-609a48522843\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eQ: What is the CookTek 661801 Induction-Based Warming Equipment used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eA: The CookTek 661801 (SinAqua drop-in induction hot food well) is a commercial buffet-style warming unit designed to keep prepared foods at safe serving temperatures in restaurants, hotels, catering stations, and cafeterias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eQ: How does the CookTek 661801 work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eA: It uses waterless induction heating to directly warm induction-compatible hotel or gastronorm pans, eliminating the need for steam, water baths, or traditional hot wells. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eQ: What type of installation is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eA: It is a drop-in rectangular hot food well designed to be built into buffet counters or service lines for seamless food presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eQ: What foods is it best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eA: It is ideal for holding soups, sauces, vegetables, curries, rice, and other prepared entrées that require consistent heat without overcooking or drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eQ: What are the key features of the CookTek 661801?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eA: It includes digital temperature controls, automatic pan detection, microprocessor monitoring, multiple preset heat levels, and a waterless design that removes the need for plumbing or drains. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eQ: What power does the CookTek 661801 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eA: It typically operates at about 650W on a 120V connection, making it efficient for low-energy holding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f5l6r8\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eClean the glass or holding surface daily using a soft cloth and mild, non-abrasive cleaner after it has cooled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nucaun\" data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eWipe spills immediately to prevent residue buildup and reduced heating efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jcqve7\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eKeep air intake vents, fans, and internal airflow paths free of grease, dust, and blockage to prevent overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vdgxny\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eEnsure proper clearance around the unit so ventilation remains unobstructed during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2pu1hx\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eAlways power off and disconnect before cleaning or servicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qaymeq\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eUse only induction-compatible cookware or approved holding pans for stable temperature control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ohzu8t\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eAvoid abrasive pads, steel wool, or harsh chemicals that can damage the surface or controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n8nugz\" data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eDo not operate with empty pans or dry heating zones, as this can trigger safety shutdown and stress 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