Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,186	$ 5,140	$ 9,946	$ 10,051
Laundry
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,492	1,463	2,975	3,025
Refrigeration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,656	1,606	3,019	2,897
Cooking
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,075	1,089	2,119	2,138
Dishwashing
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	398	412	762	808
Total major product category net sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,621	4,570	8,875	8,868
Compressors
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	323	285	635	581
Spare parts and warranties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	180	249	371	522
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 62	$ 36	$ 65	$ 80