Acquisitions Pro Forma (Details) (Hefei Sanyo and Indesit, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Hefei Sanyo and Indesit
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 5,355
Net earnings available to Whirlpool		$ 149
Diluted net earnings per share	$ 1.88

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The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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