Setting
Recommended Use
8.5-Hi
Bring liquid to a boil
Start cooking
5.5-8.0
Hold a rapid boil, frying, deep fat fry
Quickly brown or sear food
3.5-5.0
Maintain a slow boil
Fry or saute foods
Cook soups, sauces and gravies
2.2-3.0
Stew or steam food
Simmer
Lo-2.0
Keep food warm
Melt chocolate or butter