Krups FDH1-12 8-Cup Rice Cooker

Pros: much cleaner, less spatter than other rice cookers i have used. cooks thoroughly.
Cons: big and bulky, doesn't turn off automatically.

I cook short grain brown rice at least 3 times a week, *every* week. i've gone through many rice cookers. i got this one as a wedding present a few months ago, and it cooks so much better than the others i've had. my white westinghouse (sp?) rice cooker...

Pros: Looks attractive
Cons: Poor worksmanship

Cooks 1 to 8 cups rice and keeps it warm for hours
Nonstick pan readily releases rice and cleans easily
See-though glass lid; cool-touch exterior; single control
Rice spatula, measuring cup included
600 watts; 11-1/2 inches in...

Pros: Worked well for about 6 months
Cons: Gradually quit working after about 6 months and Krups will not repair or replace it

My husband and I received a Krups rice cooker as a gift. It worked well for several months and then ...

Pros: While it worked, it made good rice.
Cons: It died after 2 years.

I cooked with this once per week. After 2 years, it died. (The limited warranty is for one year.) For my next rice cooker, I've read the reviews at Cooks Illustrated and will buy one of their suggestions (no Krups make their list.)

I don't expect small appliances to die after 2 years.