Accounts Receivable (Schedule of Finance and Contract Receivables on Non-accrual Status) (Details) (USD $) In Millions	Jul. 02, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
Accounts Receivable
Finance receivables	$ 6.1	$ 4.7
Contract receivables	$ 0.6	$ 0.8

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