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Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 W | Jul. 02, 2011 W | Jun. 30, 2012 W | Jul. 02, 2011 W
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation |  |  |  |
Number of weeks reflected in operating results | 13 | 13 | 26 | 26
Term of contractual agreement between GE and the entity (in years) | 6 years |  |  |
4301 |  |  |  |
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation |  |  |  |
Interest in a joint venture (as a percent) | 50.00% |  | 50.00% |
AAP |  |  |  |
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation |  |  |  |
Interest in a joint venture (as a percent) | 50.00% |  | 50.00% |
Number of states generating recyclable appliances | 12 |  | 12 |

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