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Commitments and Contingencies (Legal Contingencies Narrative) (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended |  | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 Embraco Antitrust Matters USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 Embraco Antitrust Matters USD ($) | Mar. 30, 2012 Brazilian Collection Dispute Agreement in BRL BRL | Sep. 30, 2011 Brazilian Collection Dispute Agreement in BRL BRL | Mar. 30, 2012 Brazilian Collection Dispute Agreement in USD USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2011 Brazilian Collection Dispute Agreement in USD USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 Brazil Tax Matters USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 Brazil Tax Matters BRL | Dec. 31, 2009 Brazil Tax Matters USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2004 Brazil Tax Matters USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2013 CFC tax USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2013 CFC tax BRL | Dec. 31, 2013 Brazilian government program USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 Brazilian government program BRL | Dec. 31, 2013 Cost of products sold Brazilian government program USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 Interest and sundry income (expense) Brazilian government program USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Embraco percent of global net sales | 8.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss | $ 30 | $ 30 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Litigation settlement expense |  | 409 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Embraco antitrust matters remaining accrual | 117 | 117 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Installment payments to government authorities | 46 | 46 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Litigation settlement |  |  |  | 959 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Payments for legal settlements |  |  | 490 | 469 | 275 | 301 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |
IPI tax credits recognized |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 26 |  |  |  |  |  |
Special government program settlement |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 34 |  |  |  |  |  | 11 | 17
Tax assessment |  |  |  |  |  |  | 84 | 197 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
CFC potential exposure |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 46 | 108 |  |  |  |
Government program settlement payments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 53 | 123 |  |

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