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Stockholders' Equity (Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Beginning Balance $ (1,531) $ (1,226) $ (893)
Unrealized gain (loss) (113) (19) (232)
Unrealized actuarial loss and prior service credit (cost) 508 (420) (177)
Tax effect (165) 130 71
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 230 (309) (338)
Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests (3) (4) (5)
Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool 233 (305) (333)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Ending Balance (1,298) (1,531) (1,226)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Beginning Balance (438) (387) (267)
Unrealized gain (loss) (122) (36) (86)
Unrealized actuarial loss and prior service credit (cost) 0 0 0
Tax effect 25 (19) (36)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (97) (55) (122)
Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests (3) (4) (2)
Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool (94) (51) (120)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Ending Balance (532) (438) (387)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Beginning Balance (8) (13) 84
Unrealized gain (loss) 2 8 (142)
Unrealized actuarial loss and prior service credit (cost) 0 0 0
Tax effect 0 (3) 42
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2 5 (100)
Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests 0 0 (3)
Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool 2 5 (97)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Ending Balance (6) (8) (13)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Beginning Balance (1,088) (820) (708)
Unrealized gain (loss) 0 0 0
Unrealized actuarial loss and prior service credit (cost) 508 (420) (177)
Tax effect (190) 152 65
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 318 (268) (112)
Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool 318 (268) (112)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Ending Balance (770) (1,088) (820)
Accumulated Other-than-Temporary Impairment
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Beginning Balance 3 (6) (2)
Unrealized gain (loss) 7 9 (4)
Unrealized actuarial loss and prior service credit (cost) 0 0 0
Tax effect 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 7 9 (4)
Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool 7 9 (4)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Ending Balance $ 10 $ 3 $ (6)