Frequently asked Questions

Click on My Account from the options on the top right hand corner of the website. Click the ‘Join Now’ button which will take you to our ‘New Account Creation’ screen where you can enter all your details and sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest news, offers and product launches.  

If you would like further advice on how to register, please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

When you register your machine you can look forward to lots of great things from the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Team.

• Be the first to receive latest news, tips and special offers.
  
• Pop in to our webshop where you can buy a huge selection of great tasting coffees and stylish accessories. Our accessories are only available online.
  
• Register your machine and with your unique machine code to receive a $10 webshop credit. Claim your $10 web shop gift voucher by adding your unique code from the back of the “Your Guide To Seriously Good Coffee” booklet which comes with your machine.
  

Please check in your junk mail folder. If you can’t find the email, you can request a new confirmation email. Just login at the top right hand side of the screen using your username and password. You will then be prompted to enter your email address and a confirmation email will automatically be sent. Once you have clicked on the link from the email your account will be fully activated.

You can shop online without owning a machine, but you will need to register some basic details with us to place an order.

To reset your password, place your cursor over the MY ACCOUNT option located at the top right hand side of your screen. Click the ‘Forgot Your Password’ link next to the Login button, fill in your email address and hit submit.

Adjust the drip tray support to the correct level in order to not be too far or too close to the spout. Use another cup size or the recommended NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® cups.

The quality of the final beverage is not impacted and can be consumed. Before preparing the next cup, clean and dry the capsule holder, particularly the beverage outlet opening.

This is normal: as long as the capsule is not removed and discarded it will continue to drip into the cup or the drip tray (once the cup is removed). The dripping lasts longer for coffee capsules than for milk capsules. To stop dripping, remove and discard the used capsule after the light stops blinking.

It is likely that you removed the holder from the machine too soon. Always wait for the light to stop blinking before removing the holder from the machine.

Do not try to remove the capsule holder too soon. Always wait for the light to stop blinking. If still difficult to remove, do not force. Switch off the machine and wait for 5 minutes before trying to remove.

Once the beverage is delivered to the desired strength/volume any remaining water (and some product traces) remains in the capsule in order to not dilute the taste of the beverage.

There may be an insufficient seal between capsule and machine.

• Check that there is a capsule in the holder.
• Stop machine, wait for light to stop blinking and remove capsule.
• Check to ensure that capsule is not pierced twice.
• Try again with new capsule.
• If leakage persists, contact our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975 for assistance.
  

• Check if there is water in the water tank.
• If no, fill tank with water and start again.
• If yes, The needle in the head of the machine may be blocked. The unblocking tool, which came with your machine, should be inserted into the needle to dislodge any blockage (the unblocking tool is metal and looks like a partially uncoiled spring). Before using the unblocking tool, please unplug your machine and let it cool; remove the capsule holder from the machine and lower the central lever. 
• Often an air bubble can be stuck inside the machine, inhibiting water flow, lifting the water tank up and down a number of times can be useful in moving this air bubble. We suggest lifting it up and down 6 times, then trying to achieve flow. This can be repeated numerous times. 
  
• To watch a video on how to do this click here
  
• We would then suggest descaling your machine. We recommend using Delonghi descaling solution to descale your NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Machine. If you have any questions about the descaling or unblocking process please do not hesitate to call us 1800 466 975.
  

The level of foam depends on the size of the cup, the position of the drip tray, and sometimes the milk and coffee powders which are natural products that might show a small seasonality effect. If the foam amount is significantly lower than normal, please use another box of capsules and contact our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

Some products (e.g. coffee capsules) are designed to flow slower than others (e.g. milk capsules) in order to achieve the desired cup quality. If flow is slower than normal, descale the machine (following Quick Start instruction Manual) and clean needle by removing any obstacles lodged in it.

Yes, there is a minimum amount of $30 for an order placed (not including delivery fee).

Please try again, taking particular care with these points on the payment options screen:
Credit Card: Please make sure you are using a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card.
Name on credit card: Please type this exactly as it appears on your card.
Credit card number: This is the 16-digit number on the front of your card. It is important to enter this with no spaces.
Expiry Date: Use the drop down boxes to select the correct month and year of expiry.
3 digit security code: This is the last 3 digits from the signature strip on the back of the card. 

If you are still not able to submit your order, please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

If you cannot find a particular item in the shop, it may mean it is temporarily out of stock, or we do not stock this item. Please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

We currently only deliver to addresses within Australia.

No, you can only order online.

• Register or log in using your email address and password under the MY ACCOUNT section located at the top right hand side of the screen.

• Under the Flavours, Machines and Accessories sections select the items you wish to order by hitting the ‘Add to Basket’ button alongside the desired product. 

• Once you have finished shopping, click the basket icon located towards the top right hand corner of the screen and select the ‘Go To Basket’ button. Here you will be able to review or change your order. If you make changes to your order, click on ‘Update Cart’. Then, select the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button to finalise your postal address and payment details. Please double check your address and payment details before placing your final order.

• A confirmation email will then be sent to your email address.
  A further email from Australia Post, with tracking details, will be sent to your email address once your order has been shipped.

We currently accept Visa and MasterCard Credit and Debit cards.

There is a flat postage fee for all orders of $9.00. We offer free postage on all orders over $75.00. For value for money we recommend that you order several items at once.

If it has gone through, we will send you an email confirming we have received your order. Make sure to check your email junk mail folder.

If you have not received your confirmation e-mail with 24 hours, please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

We are sorry but we are unable to make any changes to an order once it has been submitted. 

If you need any further help please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

We are very sorry but we are unable to cancel an order once it has been submitted.

If you need any further help please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

Once your order has been posted, you will receive a Shipment Notification email with tracking information. Please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975 for further help. This can be tracked online at www.auspost.com.au 

If you are not completely satisfied, please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

There are two options. Log in to your account under the MY ACCOUNT option located at the top right hand corner of the screen.

Option 1:

With your cursor, hover over MY ACCOUNT and select ‘My Webshop Credit’ from the menu.

Enter your code in the ‘Enter New Code’ field and hit the save button.

Option 2:

Once in the checkout scroll down until you see a section entitled “Redeem Registration/promotional codes”.

Enter your 12 character promotional code in the code field and select the ‘Redeem’ button.

Log in to your account under the MY ACCOUNT section.

Once you have finished shopping, click the basket icon and select the ‘Go To Basket’ button.

Scroll down until you see a section entitled “Use saved registration / promotional codes”. If you have a saved code select the desired code and hit the ‘Redeem’ button.

If you would like to enter a new promotional code enter it in the field under the “Redeem Registration / promotional codes” and hit the redeem button.

You can use the code immediately, if placing an order, or it will be saved to your account for later use.

To change your details, log in to your account using your email address and password under the MY ACCOUNT section located at the top right hand side of the screen.

Use you cursor to hover over the MY ACCOUNT option and select ‘My Account’ from the menu options. This will take you to a screen where you can update your details by selecting the edit button/s.

To reset your password, place your cursor over the MY ACCOUNT option located at the top right hand side of your screen. Click the ‘Forgot Your Password’ link next to the Login button, fill in your email address and hit submit.

The NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® machine pumps water at up to 15-bar pressure into the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® capsule. 

The high pressure and the capsules are designed to deliver an even distribution of water and pressure over the coffee to get the full flavour. This system uses pressure similar to that of professional cafe quality machines.

If you need replacement parts for your machine please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975 and we will be happy to help.

There are minerals such as calcium and magnesium that are naturally present in most water supplies. The accumulation of these minerals may cause the build up of limescale. 

Over time, limescale slows waterflow, reduces the capacity and could reduce the effectiveness of heating the water used to make your drinks. 

Descaling every 6 months or 300 uses gets rid of the build up of limescale, keeping water flow fast and pump pressure high.

We recommend using the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Descaling Kit to descale your NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® machine every 6 months. This can be purchased directly from our online shop.

Setting up for descaling

1. Make up descaling solution as per manufacturers instructions and then fill water tank with solution.
2. Insert empty capsule holder into machine and place jug underneath.

1. Turn the machine on and wait 5 seconds.
2. Switch the lever to the hot position until half of the water has passed through the machine.
3. Switch the lever to the middle position and leave for 5 minutes.
4. Switch the lever to the cold position until the remainder of the water has passed through the machine.
5. Switch the lever to the middle position and leave for 5 minutes.

1. Rinse and fill water tank with 1 litre of fresh water and replace jug underneath.
2. Switch the lever to the hot position until half of the water has passed through the machine (half a litre).
3. Switch the lever to the cold position until the remainder of the water has passed through the machine.
4. Switch the lever to the middle position and turn your machine off.
5. Wipe your machine with a dry clean cloth.

If you’ve tried descaling and unclogging the injector as explained in the machine leaflet, and are still having problems, please call our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® team on 1800 466 975.

Setting up for descaling

1. Make up descaling solution as per the manufacturer’s instructions and then fill water tank with solution.
2. Insert empty capsule holder into machine and place jug underneath.

1. Press and hold power button for at least 5 seconds. Power button starts blinking green and machine enters the descaling mode.
2. Press hot water button. Bar display begins to count down. Machine descales in start-stop operation for approx. 2 min.
3. The bar display and power button are blinking green at the end of the descaling cycle.

1. Empty jug. Rinse and clean water tank thoroughly. Fill water tank with fresh, drinking water up to max. level.
2. Press hot water button to start rinsing. Bar display begins to count down. Wait until the machines stops, and power button changes back to green.
3. Empty jug. Fill water tank with fresh, drinking water up to max. level.
4. Press cold water button to continue rinsing. Bar display begins to count down. At end of rinsing cycle power button lights up red and bar display counts up.
5. Wait until machine switches back to normal operation. Then switch off machine. Remove and empty jug.
6. Refill water tank with drinking water and place it back on the machine.
7. Attach drip tray. Wipe your machine with a dry clean cloth.

You can find out all about our machines including full descriptions here.

We cannot comment on other companies’ capsules’ fit with NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® machines. The NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® capsules and the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® machines were designed to interact together - the interaction provides the in-cup quality that NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® is known for.

Yes, all of our capsules are Halal. 

Yes our capsules are all gluten free. 

No, none of our capsules contain soy milk. 

All of our capsules are Vegetarian, however only the capsules that do not contain milk are lactose free, this includes Espresso Intenso, Espresso Ristretto, Americano , Espresso Decaf and NESTEA Iced Peach Tea. 

Unfortunately the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Milk capsules are not available on their own at this time.

By using the milk capsule first and then the coffee capsule, the foam of the final beverage remains white. This is the authentic way of preparing these beverages. If the opposite is done, the foam becomes brown. However, there is no problem with the taste or enjoyment of the cup.

Our Milk Free varieties include Espresso Intenso, Espresso Ristretto, Americano , Espresso Decaf and NESTEA Iced Peach Tea. 

At the moment we have a variety capsules available in Australia, to see the range click here

For milky drinks such as Latté Macchiato, Cappuccino or Hot Chocolate, you will need to use two capsules - one of which contains the milk. The top of the capsule will tell you which drink it is, but you will need to look at the colour of the base to see which kind of capsule it is, whether milk, coffee, chocolate or a cold variety. The milk capsules have a white base and the coffees are black or dark brown. The chocolate capsules have a light brown base, while cold drinks have a silver base.

All our drinks require one or two capsules. The amount of water you add to each is of course up to you, but our suggestion for how to prepare each hot drink is printed on the box and on the top of each capsule.

If you want a demonstration on how to make any of our flavours simply click here and select the flavour you wish to make followed by “product demo”

The top of the capsule will tell you which drink it is, but you will need to look at the colour of the base to see which kind of capsule it is, whether milk, coffee, chocolate or a cold variety. The milk capsules have a white base and the coffees are black or dark brown. The chocolate capsules have a light brown base, while cold drinks have a silver base. If you want a demonstration on how to make any of our flavours simply click here and select the flavour you wish to make followed by “product demo”

You can buy a wide range of capsules directly from our online shop or a more limited range from leading grocery stores and some electrical retailers and department stores. To find out which store sells the capsule you are after, simply click here. 

Yes, all NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® capsules can now be recycled via our partnership with experts TerraCycle®. For more information on how to start recycling today visit www.terracycle.com.au

Yes, our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® capsules are Kosher.

The capsules are created with patented smart capsule technology to give you cafe quality beverages every time.

Here's how it works:

1. When a capsule is inserted, a needle pierces through the capsule seal. Water enters the capsule and pressure begins to build, pushing the water evenly through the coffee.
2. As the pressure builds to its optimum level to maximize the flavour, the seal at the bottom of the capsule is broken and the coffee begins to flow into your cup.

No, our capsules are designed to give you the perfect cup everytime and are not suitable for making two cups.

Our accessories are available for purchase through the online shop only. Click here to browse through the range and shop.

We’re really sorry but we don’t refund if you have changed your mind.To view the terms and conditions of sale please click here

We endeavour to package our accessories so that they arrive in the best possible condition. Please return your broken accessories in the original packaging to Nestlé Consumer Services, Reply Paid 4320, Sydney. NSW. 2001 and include your name address and order number associated with the order. We’ll then replace the items for you.