after read other review before purchase I learn I should follow the cooking direction on the rice package , not the recipe book . I have success with white and brown rice . for fluffy rice be sure to stir with the provide paddle at end of cooking , before leave the rice to stay warm . Wash brown rice to avoid the boil over that can occur , which be messy to clean up ! I cook less rice than this cooker claim to be able to cook . I do not think you could successfully cook the capacity claim without boil over . I love that everything go in the dishwasher for easy clean up .