Big dinners just got easier， thanks to the Black and Decker 16 Cup Rice Cooker. Cooking takes just 20-40 minutes and the unit keeps the delicious， fluffy rice ready to serve long after cooking is complete with an automatic keep warm function. Use it as a steamer too. The steaming basket lets you prepare healthy meals with vegetables， fish and more. Cleanup is a cinch with the dishwasher-safe， nonstick bowl and tempered glass lid. Plus， you can use the cooker to prepare soups， stews and even oatmeal.