Mine isn't an 18", but the mounting sounds the same. The metal brackets are spacers for the toe kick so that it's flush in the front when you're done.
There is a slot on each side of the dishwasher about an inch or 2 from the sides where they slide in. You'll also see a tab where you can release the teeth so you can slide it in and out for the correct depth.
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Thank you for that very detailed description, Wa8b! I'm impressed with how knowledgeable you are about this - though I guess you had to be if you had the same problem yourself. Your solution sounds very clever - good work!

My carpenter did manage to attach the plastic toe kick today, and I believe he attached it correctly since the metal brackets are no longer on the counter. ;-) I don't think it quite lines up with the toe kick of the cabinet next to it, but that doesn't bother me at all! It's such a narrow kitchen that you can't even see the toe kicks. I just wanted the gap underneath to be closed, and now it is.

It's a nice dishwasher, btw. :-)

Good for you! What about the other issues involving the gap between the dw and adjacent cab and the sticking screw?

And, yes, thanks Wa8b. As a new owner of a Miele Optima, I found that explanation and advice to be really helpful!

I wrote about that in the other thread - all resolved. He just centered the dishwasher in the opening - moved it a fraction of an inch and adjusted the screws, I guess. It was enough to allow that rubber strip to reach all (or very nearly all) of the way on both sides - no visible screws.

As to whether this is secure enough for the cabinetry not to get damaged, I can't tell you. At some point I have to just give up and say good enough. :-)

I hope you enjoy your new Miele dishwasher, we've had our Miele dishwasher for 9 years now and it's still going strong.

Glad to hear your Miele's holding up, lacombe! The thing's so bloody expensive, it had *better* last a long time! LOL.

I've never had a dishwasher before, and now I feel like I own such a gemstone of one. I'm hoping my delight in using the product (and its longevity!!!) helps me get over the guilt. It (and my cabinet door style) were my major splurges in my renovation. :-)

wa8 and others- the standard toekick height in America is 4". If you have 3" or 3 1/2" then you've got antique cabinets, improperly installed cabinets (they did not account for finish floors or installed them last or it's a remodel) or, some custom maker that's just decided to give you 3".

Euro toekicks tend to be taller in the 6" range though some go as tall as 8". There are manufacturers that go 4" like the American market. There is a lot more variation in Europe than the U.S.

The Miele toe kick is a little confusing at first. The two metal brackets need to be inserted in the corresponding slots and while pushing the release tabs they are pushed in. The plastic kick plate is then attached with the screws and adjusted up or down for the height. After that the plate can be pulled out without pressing the tabs and lined up with the cabinet toe kick. The brackets can not be pushed in without pressing the tabs but they can pull out.

@wa8b This is an ancient thread but it just helped solve the same issue for me! We ditched the Miele plastic so we could run a matching wood toekick across the dishwasher and neighboring cabinets. Worked out fine.

How do I attached the black plastic toe kick, M#: G7156SCViSF, or send video link

Here is a video how to deal with the new toe kick . i think they are paintable so they can match any color of the caninets.

https://youtu.be/4Z-R7KyYoN0