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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 66 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 24 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2014
BRL
Dec. 31, 2013
Pending Litigation
Jun. 30, 2014
Pending Litigation
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2009
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2004
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2014
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2014
Brazil tax matters
BRL
Jun. 30, 2014
CFC tax
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2014
CFC tax
BRL
Jun. 30, 2014
Brazilian government program [Member]
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2014
Brazilian government program [Member]
BRL
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]                          
Embraco percent of global net sales       8.00%                  
Loss Contingency Gross Amount Accrued         $ 414                
Estimate of probable loss, remaining accrued         45                
Installment Payments to be paid through 2015         42                
BEFIEX tax credits monetized 14 40                      
Outstanding BEFIEX tax assessment 573   1,300                    
IPI tax credits recognized             26            
Special government program settlement           34              
Brazil Tax Assessment               91 201        
CFC potential exposure                   50 110    
Government program total settlement payment                       $ 56 123