I really can not believe how great he work or that I wait so long to purchase a rice cooker . I have have the pot for about two month now and use about 8 time . not one mishap . no boil out of unit or sputtering , no sticking or burn whatsoever ! I do always rinse the rice before cooking . if you be look for something that will also steam veggy this probably be not the cooker for you . but if you simply want great rice this be a beauty . the price be great too . do not take up much room on the counter and be attractive . as always , great shipping too . thanks Amazon .