EXHIBIT 23ii(a)

                         CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-
34490, 33-34037, 33-21360, 33-00201, 2-64261, 33-05904, 33-40249, 33-43823, 333-
02827, 333-02825, 333-66211, 333-77167, 333-32886, and 333-42322 of Whirlpool
Corporation and Registration Statement Nos. 33-26680 and 33-53196 of Whirlpool
Corporation pertaining to the Whirlpool Savings Plan and Registration Statement
No. 333-66163 of Whirlpool Corporation pertaining to the Whirlpool 401(K) Plan
of our report dated January 19, 2001, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Whirlpool Corporation, included in this Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2000.

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March 14, 2001