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Commitments and Contingencies (Product Warranty Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Product warranty accrual |  | $ 105 | $ 56 |
Release to product warranty reserve | $ 30 |  |  |
Vendor recovery benefit |  |  | 14 |
Indesit Company S.p.A. |  |  |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Product warranty accrual |  |  | $ 0 | $ 26

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