TEFAL Tefal Care For You YT4050 Automatic Clothes Steamer System – 1800W / White & Grey

Tefal Care For You YT4050 Automatic Clothes Steamer System – 1800W / White & Grey The automatic steamer that keeps your clothes clean, fresh, and looking their best
  • Sanitise: Keep clothes clean and fresh using the power of steam
  • Refresh: Remove odours and reduce creases, no dry cleaner needed!
  • Safe: Care for even your most delicate items without risk of damage
  • Convenient: Enjoy easy at-home clothes care and compact storage

Reference: YT4050G0

Effortless clothes care

 

Give your clothes the TLC they deserve with Tefal Care For You First. Your first port of call for effortless clothes care, this automatic clothes steamer uses the natural power of steam to sanitise and refresh your clothes, keeping them clean and looking their best. Our clothes pick up dust and bacteria during the day. Let Care For You First clean them for you. Suitable for even your most delicate items, the 40-minute Sanitise cycle kills up to 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and germs.1 No detergent, no damage, no hassle. Save on constant trips to the dry cleaner by refreshing your clothes at home. Care For You First’s speedy Eco Steam cycle removes odours, like smoke or fried food, in just 20 minutes. It helps extend the time between washes and puts less stress on fabrics, so your clothes last longer. It's safe for all kinds of textiles – from cashmere to cushions. Got creases? Simply hang your clothes inside and Care For You First will smooth them in as little as 10 minutes. Leave tough textiles in for up to 30 minutes. A large screen and remote control, four wheels and a retractable space-saving design mean Care For You First is a breeze to use and store. Plus, it uses up to 40% less energy2 than traditional steaming and is repairable for 15 years, making it a conscious clothes care choice. External laboratory test on cotton using Sanitise cycle – 40 minutes 40% lower energy consumption than traditional vertical steaming; tests conducted in 2022 comparing the Tefal Care For You First YT2020 10-minute Steam cycle with a steaming session of three shirts using a Tefal Pro Style Care IT3260 vertical steamer

*External laboratory test on cotton, purification mode - 40 min. **Tests conducted in 2022 comparing a steaming cycle of 10min with Care For You and a steaming session of 3 shirts with a vertical steamer TEFAL IT8490 ***compared to Groupe SEB EU products in linen care category.

Essentials
  • Automatic care

    Refresh and sanitise your clothes at home with Tefal’s automatic clothes steamer

  • Safe sanitising

    Natural steam power kills 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and germs1, all without detergent or chemicals

    1. External laboratory test on cotton during a sanitise cycle – 40 minutes

  • Freshen up

    Remove odours and reduce creases without dry cleaning to help clothes stay looking like new

  • Compatible care

    It’s safe for all fabrics, from cashmere to cuddly toys, with no risk of damage

  • Cleverly compact2

    A large screen, four wheels, and retractable design make it easy to use and store

    2. Compared to Care For You YT3040 – 2kg lighter and 16cm shorter

  • Energy saving

    30% more energy efficient3, it’s a sustainable alternative to traditional clothes steaming

    3. 30% lower energy consumption than traditional garment steaming thanks to Tefal’s exclusive i-BLUE Eco Technology which modulates the flow of air and steam for optimal results; tests conducted in 2022 comparing a Tefal Care For You YT4050 10-minute steaming cycle with a steaming session of three shirts using a Tefal Pro Style Care IT8490 vertical steamer

  • Compatible care

    It’s safe for all fabrics, from cashmere to cuddly toys, with no burn risk

  • Cleverly compact2

    A large screen, four wheels and retractable design make it easy to use and store

    2. Compared to Care For You YT3040 – 2kg lighter and 16cm shorter

Accessories
Specifications
Power 1800  W
yes  
Sanitize Yes  
Water tank capacity 2  L
Water tank Removable  
Water tank capacity Large (> 1L)  
Empty tank detector    
Auto-Off Yes  
Power cord length 1.80  m
   
Steam ready indicator    
Power cord storage Velcro  
yes  
3  
Wheels    
Colours White and mink grey  
Number of settings 3  
Type of plug UK  
Shape Straight Plug  
Plug color white  
Frequent questions
Untreated tap water:
Your appliance has been designed to use untreated tap water.
If your water is very hard, mix 50% untreated tap water and 50% distilled water.

Types of water not to use:
Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic waste, mineral or chemical elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear of the appliance:
- water from clothes dryers
- scented or softened water
- water from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners
- rain water
- boiled, filtered or bottled water

In order to ensure the best performance from your iron, these types of water should not be used for ironing.
Your product is not plugged in or is not switched on ==> Check that your product is properly connected to a power socket and that the switch is on "I".
The water level in the tank is too low ==> Unplug the appliance and fill the tank.
The pump is unprimed ==>Press and hold the steam button for a few seconds to prime the pump.
The removable tank is not installed correctly ==> Check the correct positioning of the tank on the product.
The product is in "Stand-by" mode ==> Press the "On-Off" button and wait until it stops flashing.
Your product is not plugged in or is not switched on ==> Check that your product is properly connected to a power socket and that the switch is on "I".
The product is in "Stand-by" mode ==> Press the "On-Off" button and wait until it stops flashing.
The water tank is not installed correctly or its locking valve is not closed properly ==> Check that the valve is closed and that the tank is installed correctly on the product.
Your appliance has limescale, consult the "Descaling" section in the instructions.
The "Steam" button is in Continuous Steam position. Unlock it by pressing it once.
You have used descaling chemicals or additives in the water.
Never add such products to the water tank. These contain organic waste or minerals that condense under the influence of heat and cause spitting, brown dripping or premature aging of your appliance.
You have used descaling chemicals or additives in the water.
Never add such products to the water tank. These contain organic waste or minerals that condense under the influence of heat and cause spitting, brown dripping or premature aging of your appliance.
After following the instructions in the user manual for starting the appliance, make sure that your electrical socket is working by plugging another appliance. If it still does not work, do not try to dismantle or repair the appliance yourself, instead, take it to an approved repair centre
Do not use your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it replaced by an approved repair centre.
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
If you believe that one part is missing, please call Consumer Services Center and we will help you find a suitable solution.
Please go to the “Accessories” section of the website to easily find whatever you need for your product.
Find more detailed information in the Guarantee section of this website.