The TIGER JBV-S multi-functional rice cooker allows you to prepare two dishes simultaneously with the exclusive tacook synchronized cooking function. With minimal preparation and the press of a button, Tiger’s Automatic Cooking Logic™ system actively monitors cooking temperatures to create the perfect meal. Unlike other rice cookers, Tiger’s cooking plate is specially designed so the flavors from the cooking plate do not affect the flavor or texture of the rice. Other convenient features include a slow cooker function for stews and soups as well as a porridge function for risottos or rice porridge. Two preset cooking timers allow the user to program cooking times. Thick inner pot (1.7mm) 10 computerized cooking menus including slowcook and brown rice settings 2 preset cooking timers Tacook cooking plate included (BPA Free) Cookbook included Made in JapanBlack & thick inner pot for tasty rice cooking.This multi-functional rice cooker allows you to prepare two dishes simultaneously with the new "tacook" synchronized cooking function. "tacook" synchronized cooking function Allows you to prepare two dishes simultaneously "tacook" cooking plate allows you to cook rice and a side dish at the same time, conveniently saving time. No stove or oven is needed, making it safe and energy efficient. Good flavors of rice and dish The cooking plate is specially designed so the flavors from the cooking plate do not affect the flavor or texture of the rice. Exclusive cookbook included Various 25 recipes in the cookbook. Inner pot thickness 1.7mm Easy to clean non-stick coating inner pot Using a thick inner pot provides higher thermal conductivity for deliciously cooked rice. Entire heating from the upper lid, side heater and the bottom main heater It actively monitors cooking temperatures to create the perfect rice. 4 in 1 functions "Rice," "Synchro Cooking," "Steaming," and "Slow Cooking" can all be done in one machine. 4 in 1 LCD with timer Easy to view LCD control panel Easy to recognize yellow "Start" button has become the universal design.