Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	$ 526,011
Goodwill acquired during the year	115,089
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	(3,416)
Exchange effect	(1,966)
Balance end of period	635,718
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	(3,472)
Exchange effect	(1,061)
Balance end of period	392,713
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	56
Exchange effect	(905)
Balance end of period	127,916
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	0
Goodwill acquired during the year	115,089
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	0
Exchange effect	0
Balance end of period	$ 115,089