this cooker cook real quick and keep the softness of the rice as we desire . its be 2 week since we get it and it be work pretty fine except that it get messy . the lid and handle get all starchy very soon and we have to ensure that other item nearby be well cover from the steam . have use better cooker in India where the lid be a bit more heavier to hold down the bubbling and the hole for the steam be a little smaller to allow only a small and controlled amount of steam . it help in control the mess . otherwise we be pretty happy with this cooker as it easy to wash also .