Accounting Policies [Abstract]
General Information [Text Block]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Freight and Warehousing Costs [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
AccountsPayableOutsourcing [Policy Text Block]
AccountsPayableOutsourcing [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Payable Outsourcing Policy
Derivative Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Costs [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
BefiexCredits [Policy Text Block]
BefiexCredits [Policy Text Block]
Befiex Credits Policy
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Issued but Not Yet Effective Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Notional amount of foreign exchange forwards/options
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Notional amount of commodity swaps/options
Notional Amount of Price Risk Derivatives
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Foreign exchange forward/options, hedge assets
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Exchange Forwards/Options, Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Commodity Swaps/Options, Hedge Assets at Fair Value
Price Risk Fair Value Hedge Asset, at Fair Value
Commodity Swaps/Options, Hedge Liabilities at Fair Value
Price Risk Fair Value Hedge Liability, at Fair Value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Total derivatives accounted for as hedges, hedge assets at fair value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Total derivatives accounted for as hedges, hedge liabilities at fair value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Foreign Exchange Forwards/Options, Hedge Assets at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Exchange Forwards/Options, Hedge Liabilities at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Commodity swaps/options, hedge assets at fair value
Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Asset, at Fair Value
Commodity Swaps/Options, hedge liabiilities at Fair Value
Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Liability, at Fair Value
Total derivatives not accounted for as hedges, hedge assets at fair value
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value
Total derivatives not accounted for as hedges, hedge liabilities at fair value
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value
Derivative Assets, Current
Derivative Assets, Noncurrent
Total derivatives, hedge assets at fair value
Derivative Assets
Derivative Liabilities, Current
Derivative Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total derivatives, hedge liabilities at fair value
Derivative Liabilities
Maximum term of foreign exchange forwards/options, in months
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Maximum term of commodity swaps/options, in months
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]
Summary of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Related Hedged Items
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges, Foreign Exchange Forwards / Options
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges, Commodity Swaps
Gain (Loss) on Price Risk Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges, Net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Number of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-average exercise price per share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2012
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total long-term debt, including current maturities
Long-term Debt
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Other Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money Market Funds
Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value
Net derivative contracts
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Available for sale investments
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
United States Pension Benefits [Member]
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign Pension Benefits [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five
2017-2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
ScheduleOfAssumptionsUsedNetPeriodicCost [Table Text Block]
ScheduleOfAssumptionsUsedNetPeriodicCost [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the net benefit cost, including assumed discount rates, rate increase in compensation increase, and expected long-term rates of return on plan assets.
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans [Table Text Block]
Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans [Table Text Block]
Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Credit Facility maturing Aug 13 2012 [Member]
Credit Facility maturing Aug 13 2012 [Member]
Credit Facility maturing Aug 13 2012 [Member]
Credit Facility maturing June 28 2016 [Member]
Credit Facility maturing June 28 2016 [Member]
Credit Facility maturing June 28 2016 [Member]
Letter of Credit Subfacility [Member]
Letter of Credit Subfacility [Member]
Letter of Credit Subfacility [Member]
Committed Credit Facility Brazil [Member]
Committed Credit Facility Brazil [Member]
Committed Credit Facility Brazil [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Debt offering, four point eight five percent, due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt offering, four point eight five percent, due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt offering, four point eight five percent, due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt Offering, Six Point One Two Five percent, due June Fifteen Two Thousand Eleven [Member]
Debt Offering, Six Point One Two Five percent, due June Fifteen Two Thousand Eleven [Member]
Debt Offering, Six Point One Two Five percent, due June Fifteen Two Thousand Eleven [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Repurchase Of Notes, Purchase Price Percentage Of Principal Amount
Repurchase Of Notes, Purchase Price Percentage Of Principal Amount
Repurchase Of Notes, Purchase Price Percentage Of Principal Amount.
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance
Maximum rolling twelve month Leverage Ratio
Maximum rolling twelve month Leverage Ratio
Maximum rolling twelve month Leverage Ratio
Rolling twelve month Interest Coverate Ratio
Rolling twelve month Interest Coverate Ratio
Rolling twelve month Interest Coverate Ratio
Commitment Fees
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Product Warranty and Recall [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Operating Lease Commitments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Purchase Obligations [Table Text Block]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations [Table Text Block]
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Segment Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
North America [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Revision of estimated Maytag operations exit costs
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill
Goodwill, Impairment [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impaired [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
PBO and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Abstract]
PBO and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods
Work in Process
Inventory, Work in Process
Raw Materials
Inventory, Raw Materials
Gross inventories
Inventory, Gross
Less: excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
LIFO Method Related Items [Abstract]
Percent of LIFO inventories to total inventories
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve Old Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Charges New Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Charges New Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Charges New Plan [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Increase (decrease) in LIFO inventory reserve
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge
Brazilian collection dispute
Settlment Payment for Brazilian Collection Dispute
Settlment Payment for Brazilian Collection Dispute
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued advertising and promotions
Increase Decrease In Accrued Advertising And Promotions
Increase Decrease In Accrued Advertising And Promotions
Product recall
Increase Decrease In Product Recall
Increase Decrease In Product Recall
Taxes deferred and payable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued pension
Increase (Decrease) in Pension Plan Obligations
Employee compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Investment in related businesses
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Proceeds from sale of brand
Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets
Acquisition of brand
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Common stock issued
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Net proceeds (repayments) from short-term borrowings
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Proceeds from borrowings of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
(Decrease) increase in cash and equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and equivalents at end of period
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Restructuring Charges [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Termination costs [Member]
Contract Termination [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Charges New Plan
Restructuring Charges New Plan
Restructuring Charges New Plan
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Transfer to New Plan
Transfer to New Plan
Transfer to New Plan
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Befiex Tax Credits Effect On Net Sales
BefiexTaxCreditsEffectOnNetSales
BefiexTaxCreditsEffectOnNetSales
BEFIEX Tax Credits, Export Credits Remaining
BEFIEX Tax Credits, Export Credits Remaining
BEFIEX Tax Credits, Export Credits Remaining
BEFIEX Court awarded fees
BEFIEX Court awarded fees
BEFIEX Court awarded fees
BEFIEX Monetization Reduction
BEFIEX Monetization Reduction
BEFIEX Monetization Reduction
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositionsTransferPricingAndExportProfits
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositionsTransferPricingAndExportProfits
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositionsTransferPricingAndExportProfits
Distribution of Foreign Earnings
Distribution of Foreign Earnings
Distribution of Foreign Earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Whirlpool worldwide NOL carryforward
Whirlpool worldwide NOL carryforward
Whirlpool worldwide NOL carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
U.S. general business credit carryforwards, including Energy Tax Credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Other Tax Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Other Tax Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Unrecognized tax benefit resulting from litigatoin
Unrecognized tax benefit resulting from litigation
Unrecognized tax benefit resulting from litigation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Table]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Table]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense, General [Axis]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense, General [Axis]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense, Name [Domain]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense, Name [Domain]
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax computed at United States statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
U.S. government tax incentives, including Energy Tax Credits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits
Foreign government tax incentives, including BEFIEX
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Foreign
Foreign tax rate differential
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
U.S. foreign tax credits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Investment
Valuation allowances
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Deductible interest on capital
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Other
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Medicare Part D subsidy
Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Subsidy
Foreign withholding taxes
IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxCreditsForeignWithholding
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to foreign tax credits generated or utilized under enacted tax laws during the period.
Non-deductible government settlements
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense
U.S. tax on foreign dividends and subpart F income
IncomeTaxReconciliationForeignDividendsAndSubpartFIncome
The sum of the differences between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to tax credits.
Settlement of global tax audits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Settlements
Other items, net
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Treasury Stock/ Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balances
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Stock Issued
Stock Issued
Dividends delcared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Balances
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Product Warranty and Recall [Abstract]
Product Warranty and Recall [Abstract]
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Product Recall [Member]
Product Recall [Member]
Positive Outcome of Litigation [Member]
Positive Outcome of Litigation [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Product Recall Total Expected Costs
Product Recall Total Expected Costs
Product Recall Total Expected Costs.
Product Liability Contingency, Accrual, Assumptions
Product Liability Contingency, Accrual, Assumptions
Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense
Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense
Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense, Caption
Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense, Caption
Loss Contingency Accrual , Product Liability, Gross
Loss Contingency Accrual , Product Liability, Gross
Former Gain Contingency, Recognized in Current Period
Former Gain Contingency, Recognized in Current Period
Gain Contingency, Income Statement Caption
Gain Contingency, Income Statement Caption
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land
Land
Buildings
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Major Customers [Axis]
Major Customers [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Lowes [Member]
Lowes [Member]
Lowes [Member]
Sears [Member]
Name of Major Customer, Two [Member]
Name of Major Customer, Two
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Amount
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Amount
Schedule of Inventory [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract]
Balance, December 31, 2010
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Realized gains
FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetRealizedGainLoss
FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetRealizedGainLoss
Unrealized gains
FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetUnrealizedGainLoss
FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetUnrealizedGainLoss
Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Balance, December 31, 2011
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
PurchaseOfNoncontrollingInterestPercentage
PurchaseOfNoncontrollingInterestPercentage
PurchaseOfNoncontrollingInterestPercentage
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]
Investment Repurchase Agreement, Date of Agreement
Investment Repurchase Agreement, Date of Agreement
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Effect on total of service and interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect on total of service and interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect on postretirement benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect on postretirement benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Table]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Table]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating, Name [Domain]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating, Name [Domain]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Categories of Investments, Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Categories of Investments, Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) December 31,
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss)
unrealized gain
unrealized gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) December 31,
Inventories [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Senior Note - 6.125%, maturing 2011 [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior note - 8.0%, maturing 2012 [Member]
Senior note - 8.0%, maturing 2012 [Member]
Senior note - 8.0%, maturing 2012 [Member]
Medium-term note - 5.5%, maturing 2013 [Member]
Medium-term Notes [Member]
Maytag medium-term note - 6.5%, maturing 2014 [Member]
Maytag medium-term note - 6.5%, maturing 2014 [Member]
Maytag medium-term note - 6.5%, maturing 2014 [Member]
Senior note - 8.6%, maturing 2014 [Member]
Senior note - 8.6%, maturing 2014 [Member]
Senior note - 8.6%, maturing 2014 [Member]
Maytag medium-term note - 5.0%, maturing 2015 [Member]
Maytag medium-term note - 5.0%, maturing 2015 [Member]
Maytag medium-term note - 5.0%, maturing 2015 [Member]
Senior note—6.5%, maturing 2016 [Member]
Senior note—6.5%, maturing 2016 [Member]
Senior note—6.5%, maturing 2016 [Member]
Debentures—7.75%, maturing 2016 [Member]
Debentures—7.75%, maturing 2016 [Member]
Debentures—7.75%, maturing 2016 [Member]
Senior note—4.85%, maturing 2021 [Member]
Senior note—4.85%, maturing 2021 [Member]
Senior note—4.85%, maturing 2021 [Member]
Other (various maturing through 2019) [Member]
Other (various maturing through 2019) [Member]
Other (various maturing through 2019) [Member]
Short-term Debt [Member]
Short-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes
Medium-term Notes
Medium-term Notes
Other Notes Payable
Other Notes Payable
Total long-term debt, including current maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization
Amortization [Abstract]
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Special termination benefit
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits
Settlement loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net (Gain) Loss Due to Settlements
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
UNITED STATES [Member]
UNITED STATES
Foreign Country [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Diversified fund of funds [Member]
Diversified fund of funds [Member]
Diversified fund of funds [Member]
Emerging Growth [Member]
Investment Type [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Government and government agency securities
US Government Securities, at Carrying Value
Corporate bonds and notes
Financial Instruments, Owned, Corporate Debt, at Fair Value
Equity securities
Marketable Securities, Equity Securities
Mutual funds
Common and collective funds
Common and collective funds
Common and collective funds
Limited partnerships
Limited partnerships fair value
Limited partnerships fair value
Real estate
Real Estate Investments
All other Investments
Other Investments
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at end of year [Abstract]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at end of year [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Outstanding at January 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of Options Outstanding at January 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of Options Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of Options Cancelled or expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Cancelled or expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of Options Outstanding at December 31
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31
Number of shares exercisable at December 31
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Exercisable at December 31
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans [Abstract]
Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans [Abstract]
2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Funded Status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Noncurrent asset
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Current Liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Noncurrent liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Amount Recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Net actuarial loss (gain)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Prior service (credit) cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Transition (asset) obliation
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Transition Assets (Obligations), before Tax
Amount Recognized
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Fair Value of Plan Assets, beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contribution
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Plan participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Gross benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets
Foreign currency exchange rates
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Fair Value of Plan Assets, end of year
Financing Arrangements [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Change in Benefit Obligations [Abstract]
Change in Benefit Obligations [Abstract]
Benefit Obligation, beginning of year
Actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses
Benefits paid, net of federal subsidy
DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaidNet
The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, net of federal subsidy, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services.
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
New plans
DefinedBenefitPlanNewPlans
Defined Benefit Plan New Plans
Settlements / Curtailment loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Foreign currency exchange rates
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation
Benefit Obligation, end of year
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis]
Latin America [Member]
EMEA [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Three [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Three [Member]
Asia [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Four [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Four [Member]
OtherEliminations [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
Intersegment sales
Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Total assets
Segment Reporting Information, Net Assets
Capital expenditures
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Net Income Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic net earnings
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted net earnings
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Dividends
Dividends
Market price range of common stock [Abstract]
Market price range of common stock [Abstract]
Market price range of common stock
High
StockPriceRangeHigh
StockPriceRangeHigh
Low
StockPriceRangeLow
StockPriceRangeLow
Close
ClosingStockPriceNyse
ClosingStockPriceNyse
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]
Balance, January 1
Additions for tax positions of the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromChangesInJudgment
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromChangesInJudgment
Settlements during the period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapses of applicable statute of limitation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance, December 31
Guarantees [Abstract]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Guarantor Obligations by Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations by Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Customer Lines Of Credit For Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]
Customer Lines Of Credit For Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]
Customer Lines Of Credit For Brazilian Subsidiary [Member].
Indebtedness And Lines of Credit For Various Consolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Bank Acceptances Executed and Outstanding
Bank Acceptances Executed and Outstanding
The amount of employees that the workforce was reduced by
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
NumbeofSalariedPositionsExpectedtobeEliminated
NumbeofSalariedPositionsExpectedtobeEliminated
NumbeofSalariedPositionsExpectedtobeEliminated
Restructuring Chages Old Plan
Restructuring Chages Old Plan
Restructuring Chages Old Plan
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranty and Recall Rollforward [Table]
Product Warranty and Recall Rollforward [Table]
Product Warranty and Recall Rollforward [Table]
Product Warranty and Recall [Axis]
Product Warranty and Recall [Axis]
Product Warranty and Recall [Axis]
Total Warranty and Recall [Domain]
Total Warranty and Recall [Domain]
Total Warranty and Recall [Domain]
Product Warranty [Member]
Warranty Reserves [Member]
Product Warranty and Recall [Line Items]
Product Warranty and Recall [Line Items]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1
Product Warranty Accrual
Issuances/accruals during the period
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Settlements made during the period
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Other changes
Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
Balance at December 31
Current portion
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Non-current portion
Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Total
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendment [Abstract]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
RetireeHealth Savings Account Suspension RecognizedNetGainLossDueToCurtailments
RetireeHealth Savings Account Suspension RecognizedNetGainLossDueToCurtailments
RetireeHealth Savings Account Suspension RecognizedNetGainLossDueToCurtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Description of Plan Amendment
Defined Benefit Plan, Description of Plan Amendment
DefinedContributionPlanCompanyMatchPercentage
DefinedContributionPlanCompanyMatchPercentage
The maximum percentage of company match and automatic contributions (as a % of employees' eligible pay) to the defined contribution plan.
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Description of Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Description of Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and equivalents
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $61 and $66, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, net of accumulated depreciation of $6,146 and $6,660, respectively
Goodwill
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $177 and $146, respectively
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued advertising and promotions
Accrued Advertising, Current
Employee compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Current
Current maturities of long-term debt
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Pension benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Postretirement benefits
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock, $1 par value, 250 million shares authorized, 106 million shares issued and 76 million shares outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock, 30 million shares
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Whirlpool stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Terms of Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Terms of Award
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Number Of Principal Brand Names
NumberOfPrincipalBrandNames
Number Of Principal Brand Names.
Number of Geographic Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, General Information
Depreciation
Depreciation
Retirement of Property
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Sale or Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum
Accounts Payable Outsourcing
Accounts Payable Outsourcing
Accounts Payable Outsourcing
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Pending or Threatened Litigation [Member]
Pending or Threatened Litigation [Member]
Settlement of Litigation [Member]
Settlement of Litigation [Member]
Operating tax matter [Member]
Operating tax matter [Member]
Operating tax matter [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Date
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Date
Loss Contingency, Request for Information
Loss Contingency, Request for Information
Embraco Antitrust Matters Charges
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Remaining accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value
Installment Payments through 2015
Installment Payments through 2015
Installment Payments through 2015
Payments for Legal Settlements
Payments for Legal Settlements
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payment Schedule [Abstract]
2012
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due within One Year
2013
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Second Year
2014
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Third Year
2015
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fourth Year
2016
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fifth Year
Thereafter
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due after Fifth Year
Total purchase obligations
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total noncancelable operating lease commitments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Table]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Intangible amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Operating profit
Other income (expense)
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest and sundry income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Income tax benefit
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings available to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings available to Whirlpool
Per share of common stock
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic net earnings available to Whirlpool
Diluted net earnings available to Whirlpool
Dividends
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Prior service (credit) cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Total
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
All Other Segments [Member]
All Other Segments [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost [Abstract]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Initial rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Ultimate rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Year that ultimate rate will be reached
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2012
Future Amortization Expense, Year One
2013
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two
2014
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three
2015
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four
2016
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected option life, in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted average fair value, stock option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Current year actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Actuarial (loss) gain recognized during the year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Current year prior service cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Prior service credit (cost) recognized during the year
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (pre-tax)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive income (pre-tax)
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInNetPeriodicBenefitCostsAndOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Costs and Other Comprehensive Income Before-Tax
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested, at January 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Vested and transferred to unrestricted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Non-vested, at December 31
Non-vested, at January 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted
Canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested and transferred to unrestricted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested, at December 31
Fair value of shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Deferred Income Taxes [Abstract]
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets
Property, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
LIFO inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities LIFO
Deferred Tax Liabilities LIFO
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Pensions
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Pension
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Pension
Loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards