first , it turn out to be a LOT smaller than you would think . one cup of rice and two cup of water fill the pan all the way to the top , to the point where grain get blow out of the little steam-release hole in the glass top . in the three time I use it it always leave a very burned layer at the bottom . not just some crispy stuff , but burn all the way black . then the worst -- after three use the whole unit burn out and stop work . this be cheap , but no matter , a complete waste of money .