Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,660	$ 5,326	$ 5,140	$ 4,911	$ 5,702	$ 5,418	$ 5,347	$ 4,786	$ 21,037	$ 21,253	$ 20,718
Laundry
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									6,200
Refrigeration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									6,051
Cooking
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									4,821
Dishwashing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,645
Total major product category net sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									18,717
Compressors
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,135
Spare parts and warranties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,030
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 155
Revenue, performance obligation, description									less than one year
Brazilian retailer
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Bad debt expense									$ 27