Thermostat maintains heat and eliminates burning or overcooking. After rice is cooked, cooker shuts off and warming feature automatically holds rice at +165°F. Can also heat liquids or braise. Specialized sheathed heating element prevents heat loss. Easy to clean removable pan liner. Stainless steel lid. NSF listed. 16-7/8"Diam.x11-7/8"H. 120V. 13 lbs.