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Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,091	$ 5,326	$ 15,037	$ 15,377
Laundry
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,576	1,580	4,531	4,605
Refrigeration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,673	1,577	4,694	4,474
Cooking
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,183	1,204	3,289	3,342
Dishwashing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	414	421	1,169	1,229
Total major product category net sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,846	4,782	13,683	13,650
Compressors
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	266	557	847
Spare parts and warranties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	227	246	749	768
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 18	$ 32	$ 48	$ 112

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