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Revenue Recognition (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,911
Laundry
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,562
Refrigeration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,291
Cooking
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,049
Dishwashing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	396
Total major product category net sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,298
Compressors
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	296
Spare parts and warranties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	273
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 44
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year

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