Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	$ 1,092,722
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	737
Exchange effect	5,384
Balance end of period	1,098,843
Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	542,090
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	696
Exchange effect	1,498
Balance end of period	544,284
Food Processing Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	134,680
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	41
Exchange effect	944
Balance end of period	135,665
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	415,952
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	0
Exchange effect	2,942
Balance end of period	$ 418,894