This compact, coating-free rice maker meets my needs, though it took some getting used to. Here's what I found:1) This cooker is noisy. Boiling water rattles the lid, even with a weight on top.2) Cleanup is easy, but scale builds up quickly. I wipe the outer (double-boiler) pan with a little citric acid and a wet sponge after each use to keep it shiny. The inner pan is easy (just a bit of starchy film at worst, dishwasher or by hand).3) Cooking time is longer than other rice cookers. Note: You have to wait some time after the machine turns off to allow the rice to finish cooking.4) The instructions produce undercooked (very dry) rice. I'm still adjusting the rice/water/boiler water amounts, but plan on adding around 1/4 to 1/2 more water than directed.Despite all this, I'm very happy to have found a no-coating rice cooker that gets the job done.