How does the color-coded measuring system work?

Fill the white cup with rice and the blue cup with water, add both to the pot, then press start. The cups are sized to the pot, so no separate measuring cups are needed.

Does it shut off by itself?

Yes. It stops cooking automatically when the rice is done and switches to keep-warm mode.

Can I cook brown rice or other grains in it?

The cooker is described as handling every kind of rice. Other meals can be cooked in it too, though it has no separate preset programs.

Is the inner pot dishwasher-safe?

Yes. The ultra-nonstick inner pot can go in the dishwasher.

How much rice does it make at once?

It is a compact cooker meant for small households, so it makes smaller batches than full-size cookers. It suits one to two people better than a family.