
Refrigerator-Freezer
SERIES MODEL
MR-458ER, MR-458ERL
MR-505ER, MR-505ERL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning Instruction - Important!
It is strongly recommended to use only lukewarm
water and a soft cloth when cleaning.
Fire/Flammable refrigerant
R600a Refrigerant Warning
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This appliance contains a small quantity of R600a refrigerant which is flammable.
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During transportation and installation, ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged.
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Leaking refrigerant can ignite and may damage the eyes.
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In the event any damage does occur, avoid exposure to open fires and any device which creates a spark. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power.
Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes.
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The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1 cubic metre per 8 grams of refrigerant.
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The refrigerant quantity contained in this appliance is noted on the Rating Label of the appliance.
Maintenance work shall only be carried out at workshop by well-trained maintenance worker.
Please read this manual carefully and follow the information contained within. In particular, be sure to read the safety precautions before using this refrigerator.
Be sure to receive your copy of the warranty from the retailer and confirm that the purchase date and retailer name are written on the warranty.
Store this operating instructions manual and the warranty in a safe place.
This refrigerator was manufactured for refrigerating and freezing of foods in general households. For commercial use, please use a commercial refrigerator-freezer.
The principal plastic components indicate the material name to facilitate recycling.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household application only.
WARNING - When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING - Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING - Just in case of having damaged the refrigerant circuit, do not use electric items or fire equipments near by, and open the window to ventilate
the room. And contact the retail store at which you purchased it or the following MITSUBISHI SERVICE CENTRE.
WARNING - Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING - Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
The user manual should be handed over to any person who would use or handle the refrigerator whenever the refrigerator would be transferred to another
location and delivered to a recycling plant.
This refrigerator uses flammable foaming gas for insulation. Please deliver the unit to specialized industrial waste dealer when you do away it.
Please follow the rules in your country.
Cleaning agents can cause cracking to the plastic
components of your refrigerator.

Safety Precautions
The types of danger that
can result from improper
handling are explained in
the sections below.
WARNING
Mishandling can lead to
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Mishandling can lead to
bodily injury or loss of home
and household contents.
The symbols illustrated below
have the following meanings.
Do not do
Do not touch
Do not take apart,
repair or convert
Do not get wet
Do not touch with
wet hands
Always follow
instructions
Always connect
an earth wire
Always unplug
electrical plug
from socket
When something abnormal or
unusual occurs, turn off immediately
and consult with “the store where
you purchased the unit” or with a
“Mitsubishi Electric repair centre.”
WARNING
When installing your unit
Allow some space around the refrigerator.
If the refrigerant (gas)
leaks, it can remain in
the area and there’s a
risk that it may cause
a fire or explosion.
Leave space around unit
Use a dedicated outlet for the power supply that meets the
rating specified on the rating label.(The rating label is located
on the door-liner of the refrigerator compartment.)
Using an extension cord or plugging
in too many power cords into the
outlet can cause heat
buildup or a fire.
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Only use on outlet that meets
the specified rating.
Keep the electrical plug cord facing downwards
and insert the plug in fully.
If it is plugged with the cord
facing upward, extra pressure
gets exerted on it which can
cause it to heat up or ignite.
Plug with cord downward
Do not install in an outdoor area where water
can get on it or where there is a lot of moisture.
Due to insulation failure,
it may cause an electric
shock or fire.
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If the power cord is damaged.
If the power cord is damaged call
Mitsubishi Electric Service Centre
for a technician to replace power cord.
The power cord should be designed
for this model.
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About the electrical outlet and electrical plug
When replacing the interior refrigerator
light or when taking care of the unit, pull
out the electrical plug.
Not doing so can result
in an electric shock or
injury.
Pull out the plug
Do not use damaged cords or plugs
or loose outlets.
Using them can result
in an electric shock or
injury.
Do not use
Remove dust from the electrical plug.
Not doing so can
cause a fire from
insulation failure.
Remove dust
Do not push the electrical plug with the
back of the refrigerator. Do not damage
the electrical cord.
If the plug is pressed by the refrigerator,
or if the cord is bent, bundled, or a
heavy object is placed on it, it can
cause an electric shock or a fire.
Do not remove the electrical plug by
pulling the cord.
The cord can become
damaged and can
cause an electric
shock or a fire.
Do not plug or unplug the electrical plug
with wet hands.
It can cause an
electric shock.
Do not use wet hands
CAUTION
Installing and Transporting About Using
Install on a strong level floor and adjust
the adjustable legs to fix firmly.
The refrigerator may
move and cause injury.
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Make sure it’s level
When carrying, use the handles made
for carrying.
If other parts are
held while carrying,
it can cause injury.
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Use carrying handles
Do not force food items into the refrigerator.
Do not use force to pull out shelves.
Food items may
fall out, causing
injury.
Do not touch foods or containers in the
freezer compartment with wet hands.
Doing so can
cause freezer
burn.
Do not use wet hands
Do not get wet
Service Call
Do not do
Do not do
Do not do
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About using your refrigerator
Do not put any vessels, jars, etc. that
contain water on top of the refrigerator.
If water gets onto
electrical parts, it
will cause an electric
shock or a fire.
Do not get wet
Do not place items on top of the refrigerator.
Items may drop from
opening and closing
the door and can
cause injury.
Do not do
When opening and closing the door,
be careful not to let it hit any
surrounding furniture.
There is a risk of injury and
the door or furniture is damaged.
Prohibited
Do not wash with water or spill liquid
food items on the unit.
If water and food liquids get
on the unit, it can cause an
electric shock or a fire. If that
happens, dry off immediately.
WARNING - Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING - Do not use electrical appliances
inside the food storage compartments of
the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not get wet
Do not use electrical products inside
the refrigerator unit.
If the refrigerant (gas) is leaking
inside the unit, there is a risk that
a spark from the electrical product’s
contact can be a source for ignition or explosion.
Do not store pharmaceuticals or scientific
test material.
Anything that needs strict
supervision must not be
stored in a home-use
refrigerator.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (piping)
of the refrigerator; do not drive in screws.
Because a flammable
refrigerant (gas) is used,
there is the danger of
igniting or explosion.
Do not use flammable sprays nearby.
A spark from the
electrical contact
can ignite and
cause a fire.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
WARNING
Do not do
Do not store
Do not do
Do not use
Do not store volatile products that
can easily ignite.
Benzine, cosmetics and
hair styling products can
be the cause for igniting
fires and explosion.
Do not store
Do not hang on the door or door handle, and
do not get on compartment
drawer-type doors.
The refrigerator can
topple over causing injury.
Do not do
If you sense a gas leakage, do not touch
the refrigerator. Open the window and
ventilate the room.
A spark from the electrical
contact can cause an
explosion or a fire.
Ventilate the room
Do not use in a shed or a garage.
If small animals damage the
wiring, it can cause an electric
shock or a fire.
Do not use
About Malfunctions / Long Term Care
If the refrigerant circuit (piping) is damaged,
do not touch the refrigerator, open the window
and ventilate the room.
When the refrigerant circuit is
damaged, please consult the store
in which the unit was purchased.
Ventilate the room
If there is a possible danger of a child getting
trapped inside while the refrigerator is not in use,
please pull off the door seal.
It is dangerous if the
child gets shut inside.
Remove the door seal
If something abnormal occurs (such as a
burning smell), pull out the electrical plug
and stop the refrigerator from running.
If it continues to run in an
abnormal state, it can cause
an electrical shock or a fire.
If you will not be using the refrigerator for a long
period of time, after pulling out the electrical plug,
open the door and let the interior dry out.
If it is not dried adequately, the cooling unit may
corrode causing the refrigerant (gas) to leak which
can then cause the danger of ignition or explosion.
CAUTION
About Using Your Unit
Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment.
If the center freezes
and bottles crack,
it will cause injury.
Do not store
Do not place your hands or feet
under the refrigerator.
You can get injured
from something such
as the steel plate.
Do not touch
Do not eat foods that have a bad smell
or are discolored.
Doing so may cause
food poisoning or
other illnesses.
Close the door by holding the handle.
Hold it in a way so that
you don’t get your fingers
caught in the door.
Not doing this may cause injury.
Do not take apart, repair or convert.
Do not continue to use with damaged parts.
This can cause injury,
an electric shock or
a fire.
Pull out the plug
When disposing of the unit, transfer it to the
store that you purchased it or to the municipality.
If it is neglected and refrigerant (gas)
leaks, ignition or an explosion may be
Dry properly
caused due to heat from a fire.
When opening and closing the door.
Do not do
Hold the handle
Do not take apart
Transfer it over
Do not open or close the door while
someone else is in the way.
Do not place your fingers at the top of
drawer-type doors when closing the door.
Do not close the lower drawers with
your foot (as it may get caught).
Do not open or close the door
forcefully (food items may
fall and cause injuries)
Do not do
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1. Components
Freezer Compartment Shelf (Small)
Freezer Compartment Shelf (Large)
Ice Cube Box
Ice Tray
Freezer Pocket
Lid
Sliding case
Temperature Control
(refrigerator compartment)
Temperature Control
(freezer compartment)
LED Light
Glass Shelf
(MR-458ER : 2 PCS.)
(MR-505ER : 3 PCS.)
Drain Pan
Vegetable Case
Toe Grille
Door Gasket
Egg Rack
Free Pocket
(MR-458ER : 2 PCS.)
(MR-505ER : 3 PCS.)
Flexible Glass Shelf
Bottle Stopper
Door Gasket
Bottle Pocket
Leveling Legs
This illustration shows series models MR-458ER, MR-505ER
Freezer Pocket
Door Gasket
Egg Rack
Free Pocket
(MR-458ERL : 2 PCS.)
(MR-505ERL : 3 PCS.)
Flexible Glass Shelf
Bottle Stopper
Door Gasket
Bottle Pocket
Freezer Compartment Shelf (Large)
Ice Tray
Ice Cube Box
Freezer Compartment Shelf (Small)
Lid
Sliding case
Temperature Control
(refrigerator compartment)
Temperature Control
(freezer compartment)
LED Light
Glass Shelf
(MR-458ERL : 2 PCS.)
(MR-505ERL : 3 PCS.)
Drain Pan
Vegetable Case
Toe Grille
Leveling Legs
This illustration shows series models MR-458ERL, MR-505ERL
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