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Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,382	$ 5,091	$ 5,186	$ 4,760	$ 5,660	$ 5,326	$ 5,140	$ 4,911	$ 20,419	$ 21,037	$ 21,253
Laundry
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									6,193	6,200
Refrigeration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									6,229	6,051
Cooking
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									4,670	4,821
Dishwashing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,598	1,645
Total major product category net sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									18,690	18,717
Compressors
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									557	1,135
Spare parts and warranties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									979	1,030
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 193	$ 155
Revenue, performance obligation, description									less than one year
Brazilian retailer
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Bad debt expense									$ 27

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