I have a big rice cooker and do love it . I have have it for year . but ... it be huge and mean for substantial pot of rice . when cook a smaller portion it do not do as well and I can wind up with yucky rice . enter my search for a smaller version . this aroma cooker have many virtue and so far , not a single drawback when use properly . depend on the type of rice you like or be use that day , the function will vary somewhat . when use Jasmine rice , rinse it once or twice and you can cook almost the full 3 cup of dry rice for a hefty 6 cup of finish rice . when use Nishiki rice , rinse once and it will come out nice and sticky for sushi making . for other rice , you 'll often need to rinse twice to reduce the foam create inside the cooker and prevent some of it come out the top . steam do come out the top from the steam vent . but it be suppose to and if it do not , you would not get the same effect from the cooking process . very important so do not stop it up . just be careful not to rest you hand over the hole and no problem should be encouter . the steamer attachment be awesome ! I use it for edamame and it come out perfect . I plan on use it often . it be best suit for modest portion , however , so probably not a good choice for a veggie loving family who want to do hefty portion for more than 2 people . the only caution I have be that when the rice be do , be sure to be handy in order to fluff and serve or at least remove the heat . it will quickly brown the rice a bit on the bottom if leave on the heat after it be do .