I also have a Panasonic inverter model. I find the pre-programmed defrost modes are too aggressive, so I prefer defrosting things more gradually by turning the

I also have a Panasonic inverter model. I find the pre-programmed defrost modes are too aggressive, so I prefer defrosting things more gradually by turning the power level down to 3/10 and setting the timer. Turning down the power and cooking longer are also useful for reheating thicker foods such as lasagna or casseroles so the center has more time to heat up and the edges are not overdone.