in the begin this little rice cooker work very well and be exactly what I have be look for . for just two people it be the ideal size . I follow the instruction provide by B&D; , make sure that the insert be not whet on the bottom and sit level in the unit etc. but after about 10 use it stop work with no warning half way through cooking . the light go out and that be the end of it . B&D; have a good name but this little cooker in poor quality . Waste of money , I will be look for a rice cooker from a different maker .