this Sanyo make the best rice we have ever have anywhere and we live in Asia for eight year . I realize that some reviewer have have problem with they unit but we be among the many who be able to plug it in , turn it on , and watch it produce perfect , very tasty , white or brown rice from the start . and cleanup take about 20 seconds . no frothy , starchy boil-over . just wipe out the titanium pot and you be ready for the next batch of rice .