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Acquisitions (Pro Forma) (Details) - Hefei Sanyo And Indesit $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 23,204
Net earnings available to Whirlpool	$ 700
Diluted net earnings per share (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 8.79

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