I almost do not buy this rice cooker because of the review I read here ... ... but I do get it ... as I like the fact that the lid be separate and can be put in the dishwasher ... I make rice in it and it come out perfect . I have no sticking on the bottom at all ... . . just follow direction and stir rice after 15 minute ... . . then forget it ... . I use 2 cup rice and four cup water ... salt and spray the bottom with a little pam ... . perfect ... I cook a lot of rice as I add it to my dogfood ... with can and dry ... and we eat rice at least once a week ... so buy it ... it be a great price ...