Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net sales	$ 4,495	$ 4,625	$ 13,355	$ 13,755
Expenses
Cost of products sold	3,791	4,052	11,271	11,891
Gross margin	704	573	2,084	1,864
Selling, general and administrative	420	394	1,272	1,199
Intangible amortization	8	7	23	21
Restructuring costs	62	36	175	58
Operating profit	214	136	614	586
Other income (expense)
Interest and sundry income (expense)	(39)	(27)	(80)	(584)
Interest expense	(48)	(51)	(150)	(160)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	127	58	384	(158)
Income tax expense (benefit)	47	(123)	87	(353)
Net earnings	80	181	297	195
Less: Net earnings available to noncontrolling interests	6	4	18	10
Net earnings available to Whirlpool	74	177	279	185
Per share of common stock
Basic net earnings available to Whirlpool	$ 0.95	$ 2.31	$ 3.58	$ 2.41
Diluted net earnings available to Whirlpool	$ 0.94	$ 2.27	$ 3.53	$ 2.37
Dividends	$ 0.50	$ 0.50	$ 1.50	$ 1.43
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)
Basic	78.3	76.9	77.9	76.8
Diluted	79.3	78.1	79.0	78.1
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 135	$ (129)	$ 202	$ 95