I bought a Sanyo rice cooker decades ago and it has served me well.I would recommend your rice cooker to anyone out there. It should be a must have in any kitchen. Lost the manual that came with the cooker ages ago, but would like to know what the separate perforated metal plate is used for. At age 69, guess I have finally become curious at what other duties my Sanyo rice cooker can perform. Would appreciate a copy of the original manual online.