just get it and right out of the box the first batch be perfect . subsequent batch leave over 15 min . on heat setting get some browning to the rice , bur not all that much . also have one occasion of collect starchy moisture where the handle be . the steamer ` basket ' have hole too large to keep frozen pea from fall through , not a really big issue , I just put they in with the rice now - perfect solution . all say and do , it do what its suppose to so I give it a thumb up .