Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	$ 983,339
Goodwill acquired during the year	0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	183
Exchange effect	476
Balance end of period	983,998
Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	473,127
Goodwill acquired during the year	0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	83
Exchange effect	158
Balance end of period	473,368
Food Processing Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	134,092
Goodwill acquired during the year	0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	0
Exchange effect	1,615
Balance end of period	135,707
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	376,120
Goodwill acquired during the year	0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	100
Exchange effect	(1,297)
Balance end of period	$ 374,923