PRESSURE cook function excellent! Works very similar to the stovetop unit used years ago. Very quiet and easy to follow cooking times in the Quick Start guide. This will replace my very old rice cooker. SEAR/SAUTE function works great for browning meat prior to finishing with other functions. SLOW COOK function works similar to slow cookers used in the past. Not sure it gets as hot. The STEAM function works excellently to seal juices into veggies. Yellow squash was the best I've ever tasted! "Custom" functions are not available! Some view this as a negative, but I view it as a positive! The Ninja gives the user complete control over pressure, temp, and time, without the "best-effort" attempts to program a "Custom" button. There are never enough custom buttons! Recipes online don't use custom buttons, making my point. IP recipes are easy to closely follow, although most recipes don't specify other than stovetop or electric pressure cooking. Cleaning is a breeze since this unit has a true ceramic cooking pot. Nothing sticks to it! The steam rack works great for veggies and is easy to clean. I use a plastic spoon with rice cooking which does double-duty. Wooden spoons also work great! When meal completed, I have fewer cooking utensils to clean. I would definitely recommend this product.