simple to operate and it work great . we have prepare 1 1\/2 cup of uncooked Nishiki rice + 3 cup of water and have more than enough for 2 people . the pot be half full at this quantity and will , therefore , accommodate double -lrb- 6 cup of cook rice -rrb- as state on the box . my measurement be in 8 ounce cup . take other reviewer ' advice , we first spray the bottom with oil , add we rinsed rice and water , and then add about 1\/2 tea . salt before turn the cooker on . I set the kitchen timer for 15 minute as a reminder to stir . at about 10 minute after stir , the unit switch automatically to warm and continue to cook off moisture for another 5 minute . we could find no evidence of spray or spatter inside or outside . the sticky rice taste great and be keep warm throughout the meal with no sticking or burning . we will try a entire meal next . the steamer basket be large enough for a thick piece of fish surround by vegetable . the steamer insert do not encroach upon the area use for rice . it be great size for a meal for two or , if only rice be need , for a family of 3 to 4 . longevity be a unknown . beyond that , I think that if the otherwise clear instruction booklet include the oil and salt tip we be lucky enough to have read about online , there would be few negative review .