I have have my rice cooker for nearly a year now with absolutely stellar result . Rice make be so simple that I sometimes forget it be cooking until I smell the wonderful aroma waft from my kitchen . some reviewer mention that the cooker spew `` goo '' all over the countertop . the simple solution to this be to take the cover off after the rice come to a boil , stir well with a silicone or wooden spoon , leave the cover off until the water be nearly absorb , then put it back on . I discover this method when cooking brown rice -lrb- which do spew -rrb- and take about 20 minute longer than white rice . additionally , I weigh my rice , then fill to the appropriate marker on the side of the pan : 2 oz . rice + water to 1st marker ; 4 oz . rice + water to the 2nd marker ; 6 oz . rice + water to the 3rd marker . it be quite foolproof . I frequently add dehydrated veggy and beef or chicken bouillon for a more flavorful dish . no problem whatsoever and I use it at least three time a week .