UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14 (a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

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¨ Soliciting Material Pursuant to (S) 240.14a-11(c) or (S) 240.14a-12

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person (s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 17, 2012

	WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

	B A R C O D E
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: February 21, 2012
Date: April 17, 2012        Time: 8:00 AM CDT
Location: 120 E. Delaware Place
8th Floor Chicago, IL 60611
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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— Before You Vote — How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Notice & Proxy Statement        2. Annual Report How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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Voting items

	The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
	1.	Election of Directors
		Nominees
	1a.	Samuel R. Allen
	1b.	Gary T. DiCamillo
	1c.	Jeff M. Fettig
	1d.	Kathleen J. Hempel
	1e.	Michael F. Johnston
	1f.	William T. Kerr
	1g.	John D. Liu
	1h.	Harish Manwani
	1i.	Miles L. Marsh
	1j.	William D. Perez
	1k.	Michael A. Todman
	1l.	Michael D. White
	The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3.
	2	Advisory vote to approve Whirlpool’s executive compensation.

3	Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Whirlpool’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2012.
The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST proposal 4.
4	Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, requiring shareholder approval of future benefits payable upon the death of a senior executive.

NOTE: I also authorize my proxies to vote FOR such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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