This is the first time I use a device exclusively dedicated to cooking rice. Big surprise when unpacking the unit: from the photos I thought receive a kind of heavy pressure cooker, actually it's a pretty light object stainless steel that I received. That said, it is very easy to use. First filled with a rice bowl provided to measure what is desired. It is spread well. Then with the same bowl is brought as much water which was placed rice. Then go. You plug the cooker on the current, we put the button on the cook position. when one considers that the series is cooked enough, there are the button on the warm position. Therefore rice, unlike an ordinary pot remains hot. But beware, contrary to what the lean manual, everything must be done manually. The cooking time as far as the lifting of the button. There is no programming possible. Once one has grasped this fact, I think we can be satisfied with the device as I am. Maintenance is no problem, but nothing can be washed in the dishwasher, except the spreading plastic spatula. Obviously do not forget to disconnect the current device before cleaning. Finally an inexpensive device, not heavy, easy to use. Ideal for cooked rice lovers. I recommend buying this category of customers to which I belong.