• 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.