- Low Heat:
- 1-2: Used for very gentle cooking, simmering delicate sauces, melting chocolate, or keeping food warm.
- Medium Low Heat:
- 3-4: Suitable for simmering, cooking grains, or gently sautéing vegetables.
- Medium Heat:
- 5-6: Ideal for regular sautéing, cooking pasta, or making pancakes.
- Medium High Heat:
- 7-8: Good for browning meat, frying, or stir-frying.
- High Heat:
- 9: Used for boiling water quickly, searing meat, or high-temperature stir-frying.