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Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,291	$ 5,091	$ 13,658	$ 15,037
Laundry
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,588	1,576	3,989	4,531
Refrigeration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,701	1,673	4,368	4,694
Cooking
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,159	1,183	3,011	3,289
Dishwashing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	509	414	1,320	1,169
Total major product category net sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,957	4,846	12,688	13,683
Compressors
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	557
Spare parts and warranties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	247	227	681	749
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 87	$ 18	$ 289	$ 48

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