sadly , I be not happy with this product . I read several post about it and think it would do the trick . within a few week there be a number of `` ping '' that develop on the inside of the cooker . not the removable pan but the cooker itself . when cooking brown rice I have to use less than 2 of the little cup of rice or else it boil over and be not easy to clean ! the steamer cap pop out easily but if you use this cooker regularly , like I do , it take more than a quick rinse to clean . I have have to get a toothpick in there to clean it thoroughly . bottom line : I will not buy this cooker again .