Cleaning is Simple with the Non-Stick Coated Inner Pan. Steam YourVegetables and Make Rice at the Same Time, the included steaming basketallows you to cook rice and steam vegetables (or other foods) at thesame time. Cooking is Simple with the Automatic Cooking feature thatcooks rice at the touch of a switch and helps reduce overcooking. KeepsYour Rice Warm until You're Ready to Serve by keeping rice warm up tofour hours and also keeps your rice moist after cooking.