Please refer to the brochure on marking and measuring. When working on the stove top it is helpful to place your pan on the burner before the heat is turned on to center it. When the pan is hot, use a metal spatula to find the burner and center the pan. Similar to working in the oven, use a spatula to locate the food. When meat is brown, it feels firm and passes the fork test.
Scalded milk leaves a film on the pan that can be felt when stirring with a wooden spoon.
When boiling liquids listen for bubbling sounds or feel for vibrations on the handle. You can separate an egg by breaking the egg into your hand and draining off the white through your fingers. It is also possible to buy a special tool for separating eggs. With practice it is relatively easy to learn to judge the fullness of a container by sound and weight. You can also determine when a glass or cup is full by placing your finger over the lip, or by using a liquid level indicator.