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Acquisitions Pro Forma (Details) - Hefei Sanyo and Indesit $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Net sales | $ 17,046
Net earnings available to Whirlpool | $ 599
Diluted net earnings per share (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 7.53

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