Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	$ 526,011
Goodwill acquired during the year	175,779
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	(5,524)
Exchange effect	(5,804)
Balance end of period	690,462
Commercial Foodservice
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	397,246
Goodwill acquired during the year	0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	(4,242)
Exchange effect	(3,841)
Balance end of period	389,163
Food Processing
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	128,765
Goodwill acquired during the year	0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	(1,282)
Exchange effect	(1,963)
Balance end of period	125,520
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	0
Goodwill acquired during the year	175,779
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	0
Exchange effect	0
Balance end of period	$ 175,779