DESC: With the National/Panasonic Rice Cooker, cooking rice has never been easier. The Jar-O-Matic Electronic Rice Cooker/Vegetable Steamer with automatic cord reel, is a 2-in-1 appliance that not only cooks the rice, but a broad heating plate under the pan provides direct heat on the bottom, top, and sides to keep the rice warm for up to 12 hours.