I have not be motivate to write a review before now , but after a year or so this rice cooker\/slow cooker be fantastic ! I use it for rice and slow cooking -lrb- obviously -rrb- but both work really well . I have not have any problem with the lead as other have mention , and my only mishap be when my toddler knock it off the countertop and the handle break . I read far too many review and do way too much research -- but be really pleased at the end result . I would highly recommend this product .