A little puzzled at startup, the unit does not have a timer or setting of any kind, I am surprised with the result. Using the metering container (provided) and filling the tank with water until the mark corresponding graduated (graduation up to 8 people used to 6). Just push the cursor to operating mode so that cooking starts. When rice is cooked, the device automatically switches to "keep warm" mode, it remains only to consume. All the water is absorbed, there is even no need to drain to taste ... Tested for the moment with 2 different rice (basmati and Camargue), the result is good, the rice sticks a little bit, but it must be able to improve by slightly adjusting the amount of water. Only downside, the unconsumed rice keeps evil, he dry the next day (kept refrigerated)