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Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | $ 4,325 | $ 4,760
Laundry |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 1,330 | 1,483
Refrigeration |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 1,362 | 1,363
Cooking |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 943 | 1,044
Dishwashing |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 371 | 364
Total major product category net sales |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 4,006 | 4,254
Compressors(1) |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 0 | 312
Spare parts and warranties |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 228 | 191
Other |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | $ 90 | $ 3

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