17:12 here.

Yes, the nonstick finish has held up fine. Normally, I use the paddle to scoop out rice, which is plastic and protects the surface, but more than once, I've used metal spoons and I've still not harmed the surface.

Also, I bought a cookbook when I got the cooker. It's called something like, Not Your Mother's Rice Cooker, and it has been great for recipes like risotto (unusual and unorthodox, but tasty) and oatmeal and such.

Enjoy!

For the poster who provided the Amazon link to her Zoji - thanks! About to buy it. Is the nonstick finish still holding up well?

I have had a Zoji for 5 years and absolutely love it.

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-ZCC10-Uncooked-Cooker-Premium/dp/B00007J5U7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339362660&sr=8-1

That is my model. Never fails.