Hello,
Sorry but this is how the catalog mode works by default.
You can try using the following Custom CSS in the Global Custom CSS area under Theme Settings >> Custom CSS to hide the add to cart button instead of enabling the catalog mode.
.wd-add-btn.wd-add-btn-replace.woodmart-add-btn {
display: none;
}
.woocommerce-variation-add-to-cart.variations_button.woocommerce-variation-add-to-cart-disabled {
display: none;
}
To remove the image please edit the attribute and disable the option in the screenshot.
Screenshot for Clarification: https://ibb.co/H7q4cTv
Best Regards