Whirlpool (WHR) 10-K 13 Feb 17 2016 Q4 Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 03, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	106,640
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q4
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (shares)		74,467,790
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 12,263,819,115

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 20,718	$ 20,891	$ 19,872
Expenses
Cost of products sold	17,036	17,201	16,477
Gross margin	3,682	3,690	3,395
Selling, general and administrative	2,084	2,130	2,038
Intangible amortization	71	74	33
Restructuring costs	173	201	136
Operating profit	1,354	1,285	1,188
Other (income) expense
Interest and sundry (income) expense	79	89	142
Interest expense	161	165	165
Earnings before income taxes	1,114	1,031	881
Income tax expense	186	209	189
Net earnings	928	822	692
Less: Net earnings available to noncontrolling interests	40	39	42
Net earnings available to Whirlpool	$ 888	$ 783	$ 650
Per share of common stock
Basic net earnings available to Whirlpool (USD per share)	$ 11.67	$ 9.95	$ 8.30
Diluted net earnings available to Whirlpool (USD per share)	$ 11.50	$ 9.83	$ 8.17
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)
Basic (in shares)	76.1	78.7	78.3
Diluted (in shares)	77.2	79.7	79.6

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 928	$ 822	$ 692
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(30)	(432)	(392)
Derivative instruments:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	106	(25)	10
Less: reclassification adjustment for gain (loss) included in net earnings	35	(2)	11
Derivative instruments, net	71	(23)	(1)
Marketable securities:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	(2)	3	0
Marketable securities, net	(2)	3	0
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans:
Prior service (cost) credit arising during period	30	(5)	(11)
Net gain (loss) arising during period	(139)	(55)	(242)
Less: amortization of prior service credit (cost) and actuarial (loss)	(39)	19	(20)
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net:	(70)	(79)	(233)
Other comprehensive (loss), before tax	(31)	(531)	(626)
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(37)	30	80
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(68)	(501)	(546)
Comprehensive income	860	321	146
Less: comprehensive income, available to noncontrolling interests	40	30	38
Comprehensive income available to Whirlpool	$ 820	$ 291	$ 108

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,085	$ 772
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $185 and $160, respectively	2,711	2,530
Inventories	2,623	2,619
Prepaid and other current assets	920	953
Total current assets	7,339	6,874
Property, net of accumulated depreciation of $6,055 and $5,953, respectively	3,810	3,774
Goodwill	2,956	3,006
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $387 and $327, respectively	2,552	2,678
Deferred income taxes	2,154	2,301
Other noncurrent assets	342	377
Total assets	19,153	19,010
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	4,416	4,403
Accrued expenses	649	675
Accrued advertising and promotions	742	706
Employee compensation	390	452
Notes payable	34	20
Current maturities of long-term debt	560	508
Other current liabilities	871	980
Total current liabilities	7,662	7,744
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt	3,876	3,470
Pension benefits	1,074	1,025
Postretirement benefits	334	390
Other noncurrent liabilities	479	707
Total noncurrent liabilities	5,763	5,592
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $1 par value, 250 million shares authorized, 111 million shares issued, and 74 million and 77 million shares outstanding, respectively	111	111
Additional paid-in capital	2,672	2,641
Retained earnings	7,314	6,722
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,400)	(2,332)
Treasury stock, 37 million and 33 million shares, respectively	(2,924)	(2,399)
Total Whirlpool stockholders’ equity	4,773	4,743
Noncontrolling interests	955	931
Total stockholders’ equity	5,728	5,674
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 19,153	$ 19,010

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 185	$ 160
Accumulated depreciation	(6,055)	(5,953)
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 387	$ 327
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	111,000,000	111,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	74,000,000	77,000,000
Treasury stock shares (in shares)	37,000,000	33,000,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 928	$ 822	$ 692
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	655	668	560
Curtailment gain	0	(63)	0
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions):
Accounts receivable	(291)	(89)	(90)
Inventories	(18)	(141)	49
Accounts payable	37	14	359
Accrued advertising and promotions	46	74	121
Accrued expenses and current liabilities	46	(43)	(232)
Taxes deferred and payable, net	(116)	(42)	49
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits	(43)	(129)	(181)
Employee compensation	(38)	8	(17)
Other	(3)	146	169
Cash provided by operating activities	1,203	1,225	1,479
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(660)	(689)	(720)
Proceeds from sale of assets and business	63	37	21
Change in restricted cash	24	47	74
Acquisition of Indesit Company S.p.A.	0	0	(1,356)
Acquisition of Hefei Rongshida Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.	0	0	(453)
Investment in related businesses	(12)	(70)	(16)
Other	(3)	(6)	(6)
Cash used in investing activities	(588)	(681)	(2,456)
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt	1,012	531	1,483
Repayments of long-term debt	(522)	(283)	(606)
Net proceeds from short-term borrowings	55	(465)	63
Dividends paid	(294)	(269)	(224)
Repurchase of common stock	(525)	(250)	(25)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares	(25)	0	(5)
Common stock issued	26	38	38
Other	(5)	(9)	(19)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(278)	(707)	705
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(24)	(91)	(82)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	313	(254)	(354)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	772	1,026	1,380
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,085	772	1,026
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for interest	198	178	172
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 300	$ 251	$ 140

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock/ Additional Paid- in-Capital	Common Stock	Non- Controlling Interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 5,034	$ 5,784	$ (1,298)	$ 329	$ 109	$ 110
Comprehensive income
Net earnings	692	650				42
Other comprehensive (loss)	(546)		(542)			(4)
Comprehensive income	146	650	(542)			38
Stock issued	59			58	1
Dividends declared	(244)	(225)				(19)
Acquisitions	801			19		782
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	5,796	6,209	(1,840)	406	110	911
Comprehensive income
Net earnings	822	783				39
Other comprehensive (loss)	(501)		(492)			(9)
Comprehensive income	321	783	(492)			30
Dividends declared	(280)	(270)				(10)
Stock repurchased	(163)			(164)	1
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2015	5,674	6,722	(2,332)	242	111	931
Comprehensive income
Net earnings	928	888				40
Other comprehensive (loss)	(68)		(68)			0
Comprehensive income	860	888	(68)			40
Dividends declared	(300)	(296)				(4)
Stock repurchased	(506)			(494)	0	(12)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 5,728	$ 7,314	$ (2,400)	$ (252)	$ 111	$ 955

Summary of Principal Accounting

Summary of Principal Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Principal Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES General Information Whirlpool Corporation, a Delaware corporation, is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances. Whirlpool manufactures products in 14 countries and markets products in nearly every country around the world under brand names such as Whirlpool , KitchenAid , Maytag , Consul , Brastemp , Amana , Bauknecht , Jenn-Air, Indesit, and Hotpoint * . Whirlpool’s reportable segments consist of North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"), Latin America and Asia. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and include all majority-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. We do not consolidate the financial statements of any company in which we have an ownership interest of 50% or less unless that company is deemed to be a variable interest entity ("VIE") of which we are the primary beneficiary. Certain VIEs are consolidated when the company is the primary beneficiary of these entities and has the ability to directly impact the activities of these entities, and have a nominal effect on the Company's results. Reclassifications We reclassified certain prior period amounts in our Consolidated Financial Statements to be consistent with current period presentation. Use of Estimates We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. The most significant assumptions are estimates in determining the fair value of intangible assets, legal contingencies, income taxes and pension and postretirement benefits. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Revenue Recognition Sales are recognized when revenue is realized or realizable and has been earned. Revenue is recognized when the sales price is determinable and the risk and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer as determined by the shipping terms. For the majority of our sales, title is transferred to the customer as soon as products are shipped. For a portion of our sales, title is transferred to the customer upon receipt of products at the customer’s location. Sales are net of allowances for product returns, which are based on historical return rates and certain promotions. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We carry accounts receivable at sales value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. We periodically evaluate accounts receivable and establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on a combination of specific customer circumstances, credit conditions and the history of write-offs and collections. We evaluate items on an individual basis when determining accounts receivable write-offs. In general, our policy is to not charge interest on trade receivables after the invoice becomes past due. A receivable is considered past due if payment has not been received within agreed upon invoice terms. Freight and Warehousing Costs We classify freight and warehousing costs within cost of products sold in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Cash and Cash Equivalents All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. *Whirlpool ownership of the Hotpoint brand in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions is not affiliated with the Hotpoint brand sold in the Americas Restricted Cash The restricted cash can only be used to fund capital expenditures and technical resources to enhance Whirlpool China’s research and development and working capital, as required by the terms of the Hefei Sanyo acquisition made in October 2014. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , restricted cash was approximately $155 million and $191 million , respectively. Approximately $45 million and $48 million is recorded in other current assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, with the remaining portion recorded in other non-current assets. Fair Value Measurements We measure fair value based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tiered fair value hierarchy is established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable, either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. We had no Level 3 assets or liabilities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , with the exception of those disclosed in Note 12 . We measured fair value for money market funds and available for sale investments using quoted market prices in active markets for identical or comparable assets. We measured fair value for derivative contracts, all of which have counterparties with high credit ratings, based on model driven valuations using significant inputs derived from observable market data. For assets measured at net asset values, we have no unfunded commitments or significant restraints. Inventories United States production inventories are stated at last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) cost. Latin America, Asia and certain EMEA inventories which are stated at average cost. The remaining inventories are stated at first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) cost. Costs do not exceed net realizable values. Changes in the amount that FIFO cost exceed LIFO cost are recognized in cost of goods sold. See Note 4 for additional information about inventories. Property Property is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. For production machinery and equipment, we record depreciation based on units produced, unless units produced drop below a minimum threshold at which point depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method, excluding property acquired from the Hefei Sanyo acquisition and certain property acquired from the Indesit acquisition. For non-production assets and assets acquired from Hefei Sanyo and certain production assets acquired from Indesit , we depreciate costs based on the straight-line method. Depreciation expense for property, including accelerated depreciation classified as restructuring expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income, was $584 million , $594 million and $527 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The following table summarizes our property as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Estimated Useful Life Land $ 128 $ 131 n/a Buildings 1,652 1,614 10 to 50 years Machinery and equipment 8,085 7,982 3 to 30 years Accumulated depreciation (6,055 ) (5,953 ) Property plant and equipment, net $ 3,810 $ 3,774 We classify gains and losses associated with asset dispositions in the same line item as the underlying depreciation of the disposed asset in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During 2016 , we retired primarily machinery and equipment with a net book value of approximately $38 million that was no longer in use. During 2015 , we retired primarily machinery and equipment with a net book value of approximately $11 million that was no longer in use. Net gains and losses recognized in cost of products sold were not material for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 . We record impairment losses on long-lived assets, excluding goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles, when events and circumstances indicate the assets may be impaired and the estimated future cash flows generated by those assets are less than their carrying amounts. There were no significant impairments recorded during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 . Goodwill and Other Intangibles We perform our annual impairment assessment for goodwill and other indefinite-life intangible assets as of October 1st and more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. In 2016, the Company primarily elected to perform a quantitative analysis using a discounted cash flow model and other valuation techniques, to evaluate goodwill and certain indefinite-life intangible assets. Goodwill In performing a quantitative assessment of goodwill, we estimate each reporting units fair value using fair value using the best information available to us, including market information and discounted cash flow projections also referred to as the income approach. The income approach uses reporting unit’s projections of estimated operating results and cash flows that are discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital, which that is determined based on current market conditions. Additionally we validate our estimates of fair value under the income approach by comparing the values to fair value estimates using a market approach. We performed our assessment as of October 1, 2016 , and determined there was no impairment of goodwill. Other Intangible Assets We perform a quantitative assessment of other indefinite life intangible assets, which are primarily comprised of trademarks. We estimate the fair value of these intangible assets using the relief-from-royalty method, which primarily requires assumptions related to projected revenues from our annual long-range plan, assumed royalty rates that could be payable if we did not own the trademark, and a discount rate based on our weighted average cost of capital. We performed our assessment as of October 1, 2016 , and determined there was no impairments of indefinite life intangible assets. Other definite life intangible assets are amortized over their useful life and are assessed for impairment when impairment indicators are present. Accounts Payable Outsourcing We offer our suppliers access to third party payable processors, independent to Whirlpool. The processors allow suppliers to sell their receivables to financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the supplier and the financial institution. In China, as a common practice we pay suppliers with banker’s acceptance drafts. Banker’s acceptance drafts allow suppliers to sell their receivables to financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the supplier and the financial institution. We have no economic interest in the sale of these receivables and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions concerning these services. All of our obligations, including amounts due, remain to our suppliers as stated in our supplier agreements. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , approximately $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion , respectively, have been issued to participating financial institutions. Derivative Financial Instruments We use derivative instruments designated as cash flow and fair value hedges to manage our exposure to the volatility in material costs, foreign currency and interest rates on certain debt instruments. Changes in the fair value of derivative assets or liabilities (i.e., gains or losses) are recognized depending upon the type of hedging relationship and whether a hedge has been designated. For those derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting, we designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a cash flow hedge, fair value hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. For a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is recognized in earnings in the period of change in fair value together with the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item. For a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of Other Comprehensive Income and is subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. For a derivative instrument designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is reported in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in current net earnings. See Note 7 for additional information about hedges and derivative financial instruments. Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars at exchange rates existing at the respective balance sheet dates. Translation adjustments resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as a separate component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) within stockholders’ equity. The results of operations of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the average exchange rates during the respective periods. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in net earnings. Research and Development Costs Research and development costs are charged to expense and totaled $ 604 million , $579 million and $563 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are charged to expense when the advertisement is first communicated and totaled $366 million , $310 million and $269 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted rates. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets is recognized in income in the period of enactment date. We recognize, primarily in other noncurrent liabilities, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the effects of uncertain income tax positions. We record liabilities net of the amount, based on technical merits, that will be sustained upon examination. We accrue for other non income tax contingencies when it is probable that a liability to a taxing authority has been incurred and the amount of the contingency can be reasonably estimated. Provision is made for taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be permanently invested. See Note 11 for additional information about income taxes. Stock Based Compensation Stock based compensation expense is based on the grant date fair value and is expensed over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (generally the vesting period). The Company's stock based compensation includes stock options, performance stock units, performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units. The fair value of stock options are determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which incorporates assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected option life, expected forfeitures and dividend yield. Expected forfeitures are based on historical experience. Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the stock price on the date of grant. The fair value of restricted stock units and performance stock units is generally based on the closing market price of Whirlpool common stock on the grant date. See Note 9 for additional information about stock based compensation. BEFIEX Credits In previous years, our Brazilian operations earned tax credits under the Brazilian government’s export incentive program (BEFIEX). These credits reduce Brazilian federal excise taxes on domestic sales, resulting in an increase in the operations’ recorded net sales. We recognized export credits as they were monetized. See Note 6 and Note 11 for additional information regarding BEFIEX credits. Adoption of New Accounting Standards In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes", which supersedes the guidance in Topic 740, Income Taxes, that requires an entity to separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and noncurrent amount in a classified statement of financial position. The amendment requires entities that present a classified balance sheet to classify all deferred tax liabilities and assets as a noncurrent amount. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016, and may be early adopted on a prospective basis or on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. On December 31, 2016, we retrospectively adopted the new accounting standard. The change resulted in the reclassification, from current to noncurrent, of deferred tax assets of approximately $451 million and deferred tax liabilities of approximately $19 million , as of December 31, 2015. The impact of this reclassification as of December 31, 2016 has no impact on net income or cash flow, and is comparable to December 31, 2015. The following standards were adopted during 2016, none of which have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements: Standard Effective Year (a) 2015-03 Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs 2016 2015-07 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for investments in certain assets that calculate net asset value per share 2016 2015-11 Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory 2016 (b) 2015-12 Plan Accounting-Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Topic 960), Defined Contribution Pension Plans (Topic 962) Health and Welfare Benefit Plans (Topic 965) 2016 2016-09 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting 2016 (b) (a) Represents date standard becomes effective or date standard becomes effective to our Company as a result of early adoption (b) Early adoption All other issued and effective accounting standards were not relevant to Whirlpool Corporation. Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)". The guidance in ASU 2016-02 supersedes the lease recognition requirements in ASC Topic 840, Leases (FAS 13). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. Early adoption of the amendments in the update is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. FASB has issued the following standards, which are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements: Standard Effective Date (a) 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (b) January 1, 2018 2016-01 Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities January 1, 2018 (a) Represents date standard becomes effective as indicated in the ASU. (b) In 2014, we established a global project management team to analyze the impact of this standard by reviewing our current accounting policies and practices in each reporting segment to identify potential differences that would result from the application of this standard. We determined minimal changes are required to our business processes, systems and controls to effectively report revenue recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Based on our evaluation, we expect to adopt the requirements of the new standard in the first quarter of 2018 and anticipate using the modified retrospective transition method. . All other issued and not yet effective accounting standards are not relevant to Whirlpool Corporation.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES Goodwill The following table summarizes goodwill attributable to our reporting units at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 North America $ 1,734 $ 1,732 EMEA 808 832 Latin America 4 3 Asia 410 439 Total $ 2,956 $ 3,006 The change in the carrying value of goodwill was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency. Other Intangible Assets The following table summarizes other intangible assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : 2016 2015 Millions of dollars Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Other intangible assets, finite lives: Customer relationships (1) $ 617 $ (237 ) $ 380 $ 632 $ (200 ) $ 432 Patents and other (2) 337 (150 ) 187 359 (127 ) 232 Total other intangible assets, finite lives $ 954 $ (387 ) $ 567 $ 991 $ (327 ) $ 664 Trademarks, indefinite lives 1,985 — 1,985 2,014 — 2,014 Total other intangible assets $ 2,939 $ (387 ) $ 2,552 $ 3,005 $ (327 ) $ 2,678 (1) Customer relationships have an estimated useful life of 3 to 16 years. (2) Patents and other intangibles have an estimated useful life of 1 to 41 years. The change in the gross carrying value of other intangible assets was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency. Amortization expense was $71 million and $74 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The following table summarizes our future estimated amortization expense by year: Millions of dollars 2017 $ 68 2018 65 2019 62 2020 62 2021 52

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value is measured based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on a market valuation approach using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tiered fair value hierarchy is established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable, either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. We had no (Level 3) assets or liabilities at December 31, 2016 . Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Total Cost Basis Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Total Fair Value Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Money market funds (1) $ 29 $ 13 $ 29 $ 13 $ — $ — $ 29 $ 13 Net derivative contracts — — — — 41 (42 ) 41 (42 ) Available for sale investments 4 11 16 25 — — 16 25 (1) Money market funds are comprised primarily of government obligations and other first tier obligations. Other Fair Value Measurements The fair value of long-term debt (including current maturities) was $4.5 billion and $4.0 billion at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (Level 2 input).

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES The following table summarizes our inventories at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Finished products $ 2,070 $ 2,093 Raw materials and work in process 651 655 2,721 2,748 Less: excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost (98 ) (129 ) Total inventories $ 2,623 $ 2,619 LIFO inventories represented 37% of total inventories at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Long-Term Debt The following table summarizes our long-term debt at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Senior note - 6.5%, matured 2016 $ — $ 250 Debentures - 7.75%, matured 2016 — 244 Senior note - 1.35%, maturing 2017 250 250 Senior note - 1.65%, maturing 2017 300 300 Senior note - 4.5%, maturing 2018 327 345 Senior note - 2.4%, maturing 2019 250 250 Senior note - 0.625% maturing 2020 525 541 Senior note - 4.85%, maturing 2021 300 300 Senior note - 4.70%, maturing 2022 300 300 Senior note - 3.70%, maturing 2023 250 250 Senior note - 4.0%, maturing 2024 300 300 Senior note - 3.7%, maturing 2025 350 350 Senior note - 1.25% maturing 2026 517 — Senior note - 5.15% maturing 2043 249 249 Senior note - 4.50% maturing 2046 496 — Other 22 49 $ 4,436 $ 3,978 Less current maturities 560 508 Total long-term debt $ 3,876 $ 3,470 The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of our long-term debt, including current maturities, at December 31, 2016 : Millions of dollars 2017 $ 560 2018 342 2019 259 2020 524 2021 299 Thereafter 2,452 Long-term debt, including current maturities $ 4,436 On July 15, 2016, $244 million of 7.75% notes matured and were repaid. On June 15, 2016, $250 million of 6.50% notes matured and were repaid. On May 23, 2016, we completed a debt offering of $500 million principal amount of 4.50% notes due in 2046. The notes contain covenants that limit our ability to incur certain liens or enter into certain sale and lease-back transactions. In addition, if we experience a specific kind of change of control, we are required to make an offer to purchase all of the notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The notes are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-203704) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2015. On November 2, 2016, Whirlpool Finance Luxembourg S.à. r.l., an indirect, wholly-owned finance subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, completed a debt offering of €500 million (approximately $555 million as of the date of issuance) principal amount of 1.250% notes due in 2026. The Company has fully and unconditionally guaranteed these notes. The notes contain covenants that limit Whirlpool Corporation's ability to incur certain liens or enter into certain sale and lease-back transactions. In addition, if we experience a specific kind of change of control, we are required to make an offer to purchase all of the notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The notes are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No.333-203704-1) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 25, 2016 On May 17, 2016, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into a Third Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement (the “Amended Long-Term Facility”). The Amended Long-Term Facility provides aggregate borrowing capacity of $2.5 billion , which combines amounts previously available under our prior Original Long-Term Facility and Terminated 364-Day Facility. The Amended Long-Term Facility has a maturity date of May 17, 2021 and amends and restates in its entirety our previously existing Second Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement, dated September 26, 2014 (the "Original Long-Term Facility"), and replaces aggregate borrowing capacity of $500 million available under our previously existing Amended and Restated Short-Term Credit Agreement, dated as of September 25, 2015, which agreement was terminated on May 17, 2016 (the "Terminated 364-Day Facility"). The interest and fee rates payable with respect to the Amended Long-Term Facility based on our current debt rating are as follows: (1) the spread over LIBOR is 1.125% ; (2) the spread over prime is 0.125% ; and (3) the unused commitment fee is 0.125% . The Amended Long-Term Facility contains customary covenants and warranties including, among other things, a debt to capitalization ratio of less than or equal to 0.60 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, and a rolling twelve month interest coverage ratio required to be greater than or equal to 3.0 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter. In addition, the covenants limit our ability to (or to permit any subsidiaries to), subject to various exceptions and limitations: (i) merge with other companies; (ii) create liens on its property; (iii) incur debt or off-balance sheet obligations at the subsidiary level; (iv) enter into transactions with affiliates, except on an arms-length basis; (v) enter into agreements restricting the payment of subsidiary dividends or restricting the making of loans or repayment of debt by subsidiaries to the Company or other subsidiaries; and (vi) enter into agreements restricting the creation of liens on our assets. In addition to the committed $2.5 billion Amended Long-Term Facility, we have a committed European facility and committed credit facilities in Brazil. The European facility provides borrowings up to €250 million (approximately $263 million at December 31, 2016 ), expiring in 2019. The committed credit facilities in Brazil provide borrowings up to 1.0 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $307 million at December 31, 2016 ), expiring in 2017. We had no borrowings outstanding under the committed credit facilities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Notes Payable The notes payable consist of short-term borrowings payable to banks of $34 million and $20 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES OTHER MATTERS Embraco Antitrust Matters Beginning in February 2009, our compressor business headquartered in Brazil ("Embraco") was notified of antitrust investigations of the global compressor industry by government authorities in various jurisdictions. Embraco has resolved government investigations in various jurisdictions as well as all related civil lawsuits in the United States and no payments are owed in connection with such resolutions. Embraco also has resolved certain other claims and certain claims remain pending. Additional lawsuits could be filed. At December 31, 2016 , a nominal amount remains accrued. We continue to defend these actions and take other steps to minimize our potential exposure. The final outcome and impact of these matters, and any related claims and investigations that may be brought in the future are subject to many variables, and cannot be predicted. We establish accruals only for those matters where we determine that a loss is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. While it is currently not possible to reasonably estimate the aggregate amount of costs which we may incur in connection with these matters, such costs could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity, or results of operations in any particular reporting period. BEFIEX Credits and Other Brazil Tax Matters In previous years, our Brazilian operations earned tax credits under the Brazilian government's export incentive program (BEFIEX). These credits reduced Brazilian federal excise taxes on domestic sales, resulting in an increase in the operations' recorded net sales, as the credits were monetized. We did not monetize any BEFIEX credits during the years ended December 31, 2016 or 2015. We began recognizing BEFIEX credits in accordance with prior favorable court decisions allowing for the credits to be recognized. We recognized export credits as they were monetized. In December 2013, the Brazilian government reinstituted the monetary adjustment index applicable to BEFIEX credits that existed prior to July 2009, when the Brazilian government required companies to apply a different monetary adjustment index to BEFIEX credits. As of December 31, 2016 , no BEFIEX credits deemed to be available prior to this action remained to be monetized. Whether use of the reinstituted index should be given retroactive effect for the July 2009 to December 2013 period has been subject to review by the Brazilian courts. If the reinstituted index is given retroactive effect, we would be entitled to recognize additional credits. We are awaiting the resolution of additional proceedings on the retroactive effect of the reinstituted index. Our Brazilian operations have received governmental assessments related to claims for income and social contribution taxes associated with certain monetized BEFIEX credits. We do not believe BEFIEX export credits are subject to income or social contribution taxes. We are disputing these tax matters in various courts and intend to vigorously defend our positions. We have not provided for income or social contribution taxes on these export credits, and based on the opinions of tax and legal advisors, we have not accrued any amount related to these assessments as of December 31, 2016 . The total amount of outstanding tax assessments received for income and social contribution taxes relating to the BEFIEX credits, including interest and penalties, is approximately 1.8 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $541 million as of December 31, 2016 ). Relying on existing Brazilian legal precedent, in 2003 and 2004, we recognized tax credits in an aggregate amount of $26 million , adjusted for currency, on the purchase of raw materials used in production (“IPI tax credits”). The Brazilian tax authority subsequently challenged the recording of IPI tax credits. No credits have been recognized since 2004. In 2009, we entered into a Brazilian government program which provided extended payment terms and reduced penalties and interest to encourage tax payers to resolve this and certain other disputed tax credit amounts. As permitted by the program, we elected to settle certain debts through the use of other existing tax credits and recorded charges of approximately $34 million in 2009 associated with these matters. In July 2012, the Brazilian revenue authority notified us that a portion of our proposed settlement was rejected and we received tax assessments of 232 million Brazilian reais (approximately $71 million as of December 31, 2016 ) , reflecting interest and penalties to date. We are disputing these assessments and we intend to vigorously defend our position. Based on the opinion of our tax and legal advisors, we have not recorded an additional reserve related to these matters. In 2001, Brazil adopted a law making the profits of controlled foreign corporations of Brazilian entities subject to income and social contribution tax regardless of whether the profits were repatriated ("CFC Tax"). Our Brazilian subsidiary, along with other corporations, challenged tax assessments on foreign profits on constitutionality and other grounds. In April 2013, the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled on one of our cases, finding that the law is constitutional, but remanding the case to a lower court for consideration of other arguments raised in our appeal, including the existence of tax treaties with jurisdictions in which controlled foreign corporations are domiciled. As of December 31, 2016 , our potential exposure for income and social contribution taxes relating to profits of controlled foreign corporations, including interest and penalties and net of expected foreign tax credits, is approximately 171 million Brazilian reais (approximately $52 million as of December 31, 2016 ). We believe these assessments are without merit and we intend to continue to vigorously dispute them. Based on the opinion of our tax and legal advisors, we have not accrued any amount related to these assessments as of December 31, 2016 . In addition to the IPI tax credit and CFC Tax matters noted above, we are currently disputing other assessments issued by the Brazilian tax authorities related to non-income and income tax matters, including for the monetization of BEFIEX credits and other matters, which are at various stages of review in numerous administrative and judicial proceedings. The amounts related to these assessments will continue to be increased by monetary adjustments at the Selic rate, which is the benchmark rate set by the Brazilian Central Bank. In accordance with our accounting policies, we routinely assess these matters and, when necessary, record our best estimate of a loss. We believe these tax assessments are without merit and are vigorously defending our positions. Litigation is inherently unpredictable and the conclusion of these matters may take many years to ultimately resolve. Accordingly, it is possible that an unfavorable outcome in these proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity, or results of operations in any particular reporting period. Other Litigation We have vigorously defended against numerous lawsuits pending in the United States relating to certain of our front load washing machines. In 2016, we reached final agreement on a settlement that will resolve all such class action lawsuits (except for attorneys fees in an immaterial case) and received court approval. We are proceeding through the administrative consumer claims process to implement the terms of the settlement, which will be complete in 2017. In addition, we are currently vigorously defending a number of other lawsuits in federal and state courts in the United States related to the manufacturing and sale of our products which include class action allegations, and have and may become involved in similar actions in other jurisdictions. These lawsuits allege claims which include negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty, product liability and safety claims, false advertising, fraud, and violation of federal and state regulations, including consumer protection laws. In general, we do not have insurance coverage for class action lawsuits. We are also involved in various other legal actions in the United States and other jurisdictions around the world arising in the normal course of business, for which insurance coverage may or may not be available depending on the nature of the action. We dispute the merits of these suits and actions, and intend to vigorously defend them. Management believes, based upon its current knowledge, after taking into consideration legal counsel's evaluation of such suits and actions, and after taking into account current litigation accruals, that the outcome of these matters currently pending against Whirlpool should not have a material adverse effect, if any, on our financial position, liquidity, or results of operations. Competition Investigation In 2013, the French Competition Authority commenced an investigation of appliance manufacturers and retailers in France. The investigation includes (among others) Whirlpool and Indesit operations in France. Although it is currently not possible to assess the impact, if any, this matter may have on our Consolidated Financial Statements, the resolution of this matter could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity, or results of operations in any particular reporting period. Product Warranty and Legacy Product Corrective Action Reserves Product warranty reserves are included in other current and other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes the changes in total product warranty and legacy product warranty liability reserves for the periods presented: Product Warranty Legacy Product Warranty Total Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Balance at January 1 $ 239 $ 235 $ 254 $ — $ 493 $ 235 Issuances/accruals during the period 316 286 — 274 316 560 Settlements made during the period/other (304 ) (282 ) (185 ) (20 ) (489 ) (302 ) Balance at December 31 $ 251 $ 239 $ 69 $ 254 $ 320 $ 493 Current portion $ 189 $ 185 $ 69 $ 155 $ 258 $ 340 Non-current portion 62 54 — 99 62 153 Total $ 251 $ 239 $ 69 $ 254 $ 320 $ 493 In the normal course of business, we engage in investigations of potential quality and safety issues. As part of our ongoing effort to deliver quality products to consumers, we are currently investigating a limited number of potential quality and safety issues globally. As necessary, we undertake to effect repair or replacement of appliances in the event that an investigation leads to the conclusion that such action is warranted. As part of that process, in 2015, Whirlpool engaged in thorough investigations of incident reports associated with two of its dryer production platforms developed by Indesit, prior to Whirlpool's acquisition of Indesit in October 2014. This led to Indesit reporting the issue to regulatory authorities for consideration. These discussions determined that corrective action of the affected dryers was required. In September 2015, we recorded a liability related to this corrective action cost of €245 million (approximately $274 million as of September 30, 2015). Approximately 90% of the affected units were manufactured by Indesit prior to its acquisition by the Company in October 2014. Accordingly, in September 2015 we increased the warranty liability as a purchase accounting adjustment in the opening balance sheet with a corresponding increase to goodwill of €210 million (approximately $235 million as of September 30, 2015). The establishment of this liability is based on several assumptions such as customer response rate, consumer options, field repair costs, inventory repair costs, and timing of tax deductibility. Our experience with respect to these factors may cause our actual costs to differ significantly from our estimated costs. During 2015, we recognized expenses of $39 million related to legacy product warranty and liability corrective action on heritage Indesit product in Europe. Cash settlements related to this corrective action are recognized in other operating activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. As of December 31, 2016 , Whirlpool had $162 million of cash expenditures related to the corrective action. In addition, we sought recovery under the terms of the Indesit agreements and reached an agreement with the seller in the fourth quarter of 2016 to recover a portion of our acquisition-related costs. We recognized such amount in interest and sundry (income) expense. Guarantees We have guarantee arrangements in a Brazilian subsidiary. As a standard business practice in Brazil, the subsidiary guarantees customer lines of credit at commercial banks to support purchases following its normal credit policies. If a customer were to default on its line of credit with the bank, our subsidiary would be required to satisfy the obligation with the bank and the receivable would revert back to the subsidiary. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the guaranteed amounts totaled $258 million and $260 million , respectively. The fair value of these guarantees were nominal at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Our subsidiary insures against credit risk for these guarantees, under normal operating conditions, through policies purchased from high-quality underwriters. We provide guarantees of indebtedness and lines of credit for various consolidated subsidiaries. The maximum contractual amount of indebtedness and credit facilities available under these lines for consolidated subsidiaries totaled $2.4 billion at December 31, 2016 and $2.0 billion at December 31, 2015 . Our total outstanding bank indebtedness under guarantees was nominal at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. We have guaranteed a $40 million five -year revolving credit facility between certain financial institutions and a not-for-profit entity in connection with a community and economic development project (“Harbor Shores”). The credit facility, which originated in 2008, was refinanced in December 2012 and we renewed our guarantee through 2017. It was also amended in 2015 and 2016 by Harbor Shores and reduced to $43 million and $40 million , respectively. The fair value of this guarantee was nominal at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 The purpose of Harbor Shores is to stimulate employment and growth in the areas of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan. In the event of default, we must satisfy the guarantee of the credit facility up to the amount borrowed at the date of default. Operating Lease Commitments At December 31, 2016 , we had noncancelable operating lease commitments totaling $936 million . The annual future minimum lease payments are summarized by year in the table below : Millions of dollars 2017 $ 206 2018 170 2019 141 2020 118 2021 96 Thereafter 205 Total noncancelable operating lease commitments $ 936 Rent expense was $234 million , $238 million and $228 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Purchase Obligations Our expected cash outflows resulting from non-cancellable purchase obligations are summarized by year in the table below : Millions of dollars 2017 $ 164 2018 148 2019 147 2020 125 2021 69 Thereafter 111 Total purchase obligations $ 764

Hedges and Derivative Financial

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments	HEDGES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value based on market rates. Derivatives where we elect hedge accounting are designated as either cash flow or fair value hedges. Derivatives that are not accounted for based on hedge accounting are marked to market through earnings. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use and designation of the derivative instrument. Hedging ineffectiveness and a net earnings impact occur when the change in the fair value of the hedge does not offset the change in the fair value of the hedged item. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is recognized in earnings. Using derivative instruments means assuming counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk relates to the loss we could incur if a counterparty were to default on a derivative contract. We generally deal with investment grade counterparties and monitor the overall credit risk and exposure to individual counterparties. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any counterparties. The amount of counterparty credit exposure is limited to the unrealized gains, if any, on such derivative contracts. We do not require nor do we post collateral or security on such contracts. Hedging Strategy In the normal course of business, we manage risks relating to our ongoing business operations including those arising from changes in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. Fluctuations in these rates and prices can affect our operating results and financial condition. We use a variety of strategies, including the use of derivative instruments, to manage these risks. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk We incur expenses associated with the procurement and production of products in a limited number of countries, while we sell in the local currencies of a large number of countries. Our primary foreign currency exchange exposures result from cross-currency sales of products. As a result, we enter into foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain firm commitments and forecasted transactions to acquire products and services that are denominated in foreign currencies. We enter into certain undesignated non-functional currency asset and liability hedges that relate primarily to short-term payables, receivables and intercompany loans. These forecasted cross-currency cash flows relate primarily to foreign currency denominated expenditures and intercompany financing agreements, royalty agreements and dividends. When we hedge a foreign currency denominated payable or receivable with a derivative, the effect of changes in the foreign exchange rates are reflected currently in interest and sundry (income) expense for both the payable/receivable and the derivative. Therefore, as a result of the economic hedge, we do not elect hedge accounting. Commodity Price Risk We enter into commodity derivative contracts on various commodities to manage the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of materials used in our manufacturing process. The objective of these hedges is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with the forecasted purchase of commodities. Interest Rate Risk We may enter into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure. Our interest rate swap agreements, if any, effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk, primarily through converting certain of our floating rate debt to a fixed rate basis, and certain fixed rate debt to a floating rate basis. These agreements involve either the receipt or payment of floating rate amounts in exchange for fixed rate interest payments or receipts, respectively, over the life of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amounts. We also may utilize a cross-currency interest rate swap agreement to manage our exposure relating to certain intercompany debt denominated in one foreign currency that will be repaid in another foreign currency. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 there were no outstanding swap agreements. We may enter into treasury rate lock agreements to effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk by locking-in interest rates on probable long-term debt issuances. Net Investment Hedging We primarily use foreign currency denominated debt to hedge our investments in certain foreign subsidiaries. In the fourth quarter of 2016, we designated approximately €700 million of foreign currency denominated debt instruments as net investment hedges, and as of December 31, 2016 , the outstanding principal amount of foreign currency denominated debt instruments designated as net investment hedges totaled €500 million . We had no net investment hedges as of December 31, 2015. At December 31, 2016 , our foreign currency denominated debt designated as net investment hedge consisted of: Instrument Notional (local) Notional (USD) Maturity Senior note - 0.625% € 500 $ 527 March 2020 For instruments that are designated and qualify as a net investment hedge, the effective portion of the instruments' gain or loss is reported as a component of OCI and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The gain or loss will be subsequently reclassified into net earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated. The remaining change in fair value of the hedge instruments represents the ineffective portion, which is immediately recognized in interest and sundry (income) expense on our consolidated statements of income. As of December 31, 2016 , there was no ineffectiveness on hedges designated as net investment hedges. The following tables summarize our outstanding derivative contracts and their effects on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Fair Value of Type of Hedge (1) Notional Amount Hedge Assets Hedge Liabilities Maximum Term (Months) Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Derivatives accounted for as hedges Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 1,813 $ 886 $ 32 $ 31 $ 10 $ 8 (CF) 58 12 Commodity swaps/options 299 322 7 1 11 66 (CF) 36 33 Total derivatives accounted for as hedges $ 39 $ 32 $ 21 $ 74 Derivatives not accounted for as hedges Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 3,262 $ 2,886 $ 39 $ 22 $ 16 $ 21 N/A 35 11 Commodity swaps/options 2 7 — — — 1 N/A 2 6 Total derivatives not accounted for as hedges 39 22 16 22 Total derivatives $ 78 $ 54 $ 37 $ 96 Current $ 54 $ 54 $ 35 $ 79 Noncurrent 24 — 2 17 Total derivatives $ 78 $ 54 $ 37 $ 96 (1) Derivatives accounted for as hedges are considered cash flow (CF) hedges. The increase in the notional amount of derivatives is due to increased inter-company funding activity. The effects of derivative instruments on our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for OCI for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) (1) Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 27 $ 77 $ 66 $ 56 (a) Commodity swaps/options 53 (102 ) (30 ) (57 ) (a) Interest rate derivatives — — (1 ) (1 ) (b) Net Investment Hedges Foreign currency 28 — — — $ 108 $ (25 ) $ 35 $ (2 ) Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges (2) Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 26 $ 29 (1) Gains and losses reclassified from accumulated OCI and recognized in income are recorded in (a) cost of products sold; or (b) interest expense. (2) Mark to market gains and losses recognized in income are recorded in interest and sundry income (expense). For cash flow hedges, the amount of ineffectiveness recognized in interest and sundry income (expense) was nominal during 2016 and 2015 . There were no hedges designated as fair value in 2016 and 2015. The net amount of unrealized gain or loss on derivative instruments included in accumulated OCI related to contracts maturing and expected to be realized during the next twelve months is a loss of $38 million at December 31, 2016 .

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income primarily includes (1) our reported net earnings, (2) foreign currency translation, (3) changes in the effective portion of our open derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges, (4) changes in our unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefits and (5) changes in fair value of our available for sale marketable securities. The following table shows the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool at December 31, 2014 , 2015 , and 2016 , and the activity for the years then ended: Millions of dollars Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Pension and Postretirement Liability Marketable Securities Total December 31, 2013 $ (532 ) $ (6 ) $ (770 ) $ 10 $ (1,298 ) Unrealized gain (loss) (392 ) (1 ) — — (393 ) Unrealized actuarial gain(loss) and prior service credit (cost) — — (233 ) — (233 ) Tax effect (5 ) — 85 — 80 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (397 ) (1 ) (148 ) — (546 ) Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests (4 ) — — — (4 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool (393 ) (1 ) (148 ) — (542 ) December 31, 2014 $ (925 ) $ (7 ) $ (918 ) $ 10 $ (1,840 ) Unrealized gain (loss) (432 ) (23 ) — 3 (452 ) Unrealized actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credit (cost) — — (79 ) — (79 ) Tax effect — — 30 — 30 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (432 ) (23 ) (49 ) 3 (501 ) Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests (9 ) — — — (9 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool (423 ) (23 ) (49 ) 3 (492 ) December 31, 2015 $ (1,348 ) $ (30 ) $ (967 ) $ 13 $ (2,332 ) Unrealized gain (loss) (30 ) 71 — (2 ) 39 Unrealized actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credit (cost) — — (70 ) — (70 ) Tax effect (17 ) (26 ) 6 — (37 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (47 ) 45 (64 ) (2 ) (68 ) Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests — — — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool $ (47 ) $ 45 $ (64 ) $ (2 ) $ (68 ) December 31, 2016 $ (1,395 ) $ 15 $ (1,031 ) $ 11 $ (2,400 ) Net Earnings per Share Diluted net earnings per share of common stock include the dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based compensation plans. Basic and diluted net earnings per share of common stock were calculated as follows: Millions of dollars and shares 2016 2015 2014 Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share – net earnings available to Whirlpool $ 888 $ 783 $ 650 Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares 76.1 78.7 78.3 Effect of dilutive securities – stock-based compensation 1.1 1.0 1.3 Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted-average shares 77.2 79.7 79.6 Anti-dilutive stock options/awards excluded from earnings per share 0.3 0.2 0.2 Dividends Dividends per share paid to shareholders were $3.90 , $3.45 and $2.88 during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Repurchase Program On April 14, 2014 , our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $500 million . During the first quarter of 2016, we repurchased 1,507,100 shares at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $225 million under this program. As of March 31, 2016, there were no remaining funds authorized under this program. On April 18, 2016 , our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1 billion . For the year ended December 31, 2016 , we repurchased 1,749,600 shares at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $300 million under this program. At December 31, 2016 , there were approximately $700 million in remaining funds authorized under this program. Share repurchases are made from time to time on the open market as conditions warrant. The program does not obligate us to repurchase any of our shares.

Share-based Incentive Plans

Share-based Incentive Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Incentive Plans	SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS We sponsor several share-based employee incentive plans. Share-based compensation expense for grants awarded under these plans was $39 million , $52 million and $47 million in 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. Related income tax benefits recognized in earnings were $14 million , $18 million and $16 million in 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. At December 31, 2016 , unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option and stock unit awards totaled $49 million . The cost of these non-vested awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 27 months. Share-Based Employee Incentive Plans On April 16, 2013, our stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2010 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (“2010 OSIP”). This plan was previously adopted by our Board of Directors on February 19, 2013 and provides for the issuance of stock options, performance stock units, performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units. No new awards may be granted under the 2010 OSIP after the tenth anniversary of the date that the stockholders approved the plan. However, the term and exercise of awards granted before then may extend beyond that date. At December 31, 2016 , approximately 5.8 million shares remain available for issuance under the 2010 OSIP. Stock Options Eligible employees may receive stock options as a portion of their total compensation. Such options generally become exercisable over a 3 -year period, expire 10 years from the date of grant and are subject to forfeiture upon termination of employment, other than by death, disability or retirement. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to measure the fair value of stock options granted to employees. Granted options have exercise prices equal to the market price of Whirlpool common stock on the grant date. The principal assumptions used in valuing options include: (1) risk-free interest rate—an estimate based on the yield of United States zero coupon securities with a maturity equal to the expected life of the option; (2) expected volatility—an estimate based on the historical volatility of Whirlpool common stock for a period equal to the expected life of the option; and (3) expected option life—an estimate based on historical experience. Stock options are expensed on a straight-line basis, net of estimated forfeitures. Based on the results of the model, the weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 were $31.21 , $63.40 and $42.09 , respectively, using the following assumptions: Weighted Average Black-Scholes Assumptions 2016 2015 2014 Risk-free interest rate 1.2 % 1.5 % 1.5 % Expected volatility 33.5 % 35.5 % 38.2 % Expected dividend yield 2.8 % 1.4 % 1.8 % Expected option life, in years 5 5 5 Stock Option Activity The following table summarizes stock option activity during 2016 : In thousands, except per share data Number Weighted- Outstanding at January 1 1,938 $ 105.46 Granted 561 132.66 Exercised (249 ) 103.11 Canceled or expired (35 ) 144.40 Outstanding at December 31 2,215 $ 112.00 Exercisable at December 31 1,401 $ 90.30 The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $20 million , $48 million , and $36 million for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. The related tax benefits were $7 million , $18 million and $13 million for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $26 million , $38 million , and $38 million for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. The table below summarizes additional information related to stock options outstanding at December 31, 2016 : Options in thousands / dollars in millions, except share data Outstanding Net of Expected Forfeitures Options Exercisable Number of options 2,116 1,401 Weighted-average exercise price per share $ 111.93 $ 90.30 Aggregate intrinsic value $ 156 $ 131 Weighted-average remaining contractual term, in years 6 5 Stock Units Eligible employees may receive restricted stock units or performance stock units as a portion of their total compensation. Restricted stock units are typically granted to selected management employees on an annual basis and vest over three years. Periodically, restricted stock units may be granted to selected executives based on special recognition or retention circumstances and generally vest from three years to seven years. Some previously granted awards accrue dividend equivalents on outstanding units (in the form of additional stock units) based on dividends declared on Whirlpool common stock. These awards convert to unrestricted common stock at the conclusion of the vesting period. Performance stock units are granted to executives on an annual basis and generally vest over a three year period, converting to unrestricted common stock at the conclusion of the vesting period. The final award may equal 0% to 200% of a target based on pre-established Whirlpool financial performance measures. We measure compensation cost for stock units based on the closing market price of Whirlpool common stock at the grant date, with adjustments for performance stock units to reflect the final award granted. The weighted average grant date fair values of awards granted during 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 were $127.88 , $155.37 and $133.31 , respectively. The total fair value of stock units vested during 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 was $33 million , $41 million and $25 million , respectively. The following table summarizes stock unit activity during 2016 : Stock units in thousands, except per-share data Number of Stock Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested, at January 1 833 $ 125.71 Granted 314 127.88 Canceled (20 ) 151.50 Vested and transferred to unrestricted (312 ) 106.41 Non-vested, at December 31 815 $ 134.21 Nonemployee Director Equity Awards In 2016, each nonemployee director received an annual grant of Whirlpool common stock, with the number of shares to be issued to the director determined by dividing $125,000 by the closing price of Whirlpool common stock on the date of the annual meeting of our stockholders. Nonemployee directors receive a one-time grant of 1,000 shares of Whirlpool common stock made at the time they first join the Board.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	RESTRUCTURING CHARGES We periodically take action to improve operating efficiencies, typically in connection with business acquisitions or changes in the economic environment. Our footprint and headcount reductions and organizational integration actions relate to discrete, unique restructuring events, primarily reflected in the following plans. During 2014 and 2015, we announced the following restructuring plans: (a) the closure of a microwave oven manufacturing facility and other organizational efficiency actions in EMEA and Latin America, (b) organizational integration activities in China and Europe to support the integration of Whirlpool China and Indesit, and (c) the closure of a research and development facility in Germany in 2016. All of these actions were substantially completed in 2016. In the second quarter of 2015, we committed to a restructuring plan to integrate our Italian legacy operations with those of Indesit. The industrial restructuring plan, which was approved by the relevant labor unions in July 2015 and signed by the Italian government in August 2015, provides for the closure or repurposing of certain manufacturing facilities and headcount reductions at other facilities. In addition, the restructuring plan provides for headcount reductions in the salaried employee workforce. We estimate that we will incur up to €179 million (approximately $189 million as of December 31, 2016 ) in employee-related costs, €25 million (approximately $26 million as of December 31, 2016 ) in asset impairment costs, and €37 million (approximately $39 million as of December 31, 2016 ) in other associated costs in connection with these actions. These actions will be substantially complete in 2018. We estimate €209 million (approximately $220 million as of December 31, 2016 ) of the estimated €241 million total cost will result in future cash expenditures. On January 24, 2017 the Company and certain subsidiary companies began consultations with certain works councils and other regulatory agencies in connection with the Company’s proposal to restructure its EMEA dryer manufacturing operations. Company management authorized the initiation of such consultations on December 30, 2016. These actions are expected to result in changing the operations at the Yate, U.K. facility to focus on manufacturing for U.K. consumer needs only; ending production in 2018 in Amiens, France; and concentrating the production of dryers for non-UK consumer needs in Lodz, Poland. The Company currently anticipates that approximately 500 positions would be impacted by these actions. The Company would expect these actions to be substantially complete in 2018. The Company estimates that it will incur up to approximately $65 million in employee-related costs, approximately $12 million in asset impairment costs, and approximately $11 million in other associated costs in connection with these actions. The Company estimates that approximately $76 million of the estimated $88 million total cost will result in future cash expenditures. The actions outlined above resulted in a 2016 charge of $20 million which fell within the reported charges for 2016. The following tables summarize the changes to our restructuring liability for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 12/31/2015 Charges to Earnings Cash Paid Non-Cash and Other Revision of Estimate 12/31/2016 Employee termination costs $ 30 $ 133 $ (90 ) $ (2 ) $ — $ 71 Asset impairment costs — 17 (1 ) (16 ) — — Facility exit costs 3 15 (16 ) — — 2 Other exit costs 18 8 (12 ) — — 14 Total $ 51 $ 173 $ (119 ) $ (18 ) $ — $ 87 Millions of dollars 12/31/2014 Charge to Earnings Cash Paid Non-cash and Other Revision of Estimate 12/31/2015 Employee termination costs $ 58 $ 136 $ (168 ) $ 1 $ 3 $ 30 Asset impairment costs — 30 — (30 ) — — Facility exit costs 4 12 (13 ) — — 3 Other exit costs 16 23 (21 ) — — 18 Total $ 78 $ 201 $ (202 ) $ (29 ) $ 3 $ 51 The following table summarizes 2016 restructuring charges by operating segment: Millions of dollars 2016 Charges North America $ 14 EMEA 146 Latin America 9 Asia 3 Corporate / Other 1 Total $ 173

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Income tax expense was $186 million , $209 million , and $189 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The following table summarizes the difference between income tax expense at the United States statutory rate of 35% and the income tax expense at effective worldwide tax rates for the respective periods: Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2014 Earnings before income taxes United States $ 605 $ 555 $ 325 Foreign 509 476 556 Earnings before income taxes 1,114 1,031 881 Income tax computed at United States statutory rate 390 361 308 U.S. government tax incentives (9 ) (13 ) (10 ) Foreign government tax incentives, including BEFIEX (11 ) (19 ) (46 ) Foreign tax rate differential (50 ) (36 ) (17 ) U.S. foreign tax credits (86 ) (103 ) (148 ) Valuation allowances (121 ) (95 ) 9 State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit 20 18 5 Foreign withholding taxes 36 16 16 U.S. tax on foreign dividends and subpart F income 63 57 56 Settlement of global tax audits (40 ) 16 (5 ) Changes in enacted tax rates 32 — — Other items, net (38 ) 7 21 Income tax computed at effective worldwide tax rates $ 186 $ 209 $ 189 Current and Deferred Tax Provision The following table summarizes our income tax (benefit) provision for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : 2016 2015 2014 Millions of dollars Current Deferred Current Deferred Current Deferred United States $ 34 $ 120 $ 98 $ 55 $ 7 $ 8 Foreign 167 (154 ) 181 (143 ) 182 12 State and local 7 12 10 8 (2 ) (18 ) $ 208 $ (22 ) $ 289 $ (80 ) $ 187 $ 2 Total income tax expense $ 186 $ 209 $ 189 United States Government Tax Incentives On December 18, 2015, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the "Act") was signed into law. The Act makes permanent certain provisions including the Research and Development Credit. The Act extends through 2019 certain provisions including Bonus Depreciation and exempts certain types of income payments between related controlled foreign corporations. United States Tax on Foreign Dividends We have historically reinvested all unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries and affiliates. We plan to distribute approximately $5 million of foreign earnings over the next several years. This distribution is forecasted to result in tax benefits which have not been recorded because of their contingent nature. There has been no deferred tax liability provided on the remaining amount of unremitted earnings of $4.6 billion at December 31, 2016 . The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.1 billion at December 31, 2016 , of which approximately $1.0 billion was held by subsidiaries in foreign countries. Our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the United States and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate these funds to fund our U.S. operations. However, if these funds were repatriated, then we would be required to accrue and pay applicable United States taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and withholding taxes payable to various countries. The repatriation could result in an adjustment to the tax liability after considering available foreign tax credits and other tax attributes. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of the deferred tax liability associated with these unremitted earnings due to the complexity of its hypothetical calculation. Valuation Allowances At December 31, 2016 , we had net operating loss carryforwards of $3.5 billion , $1.0 billion of which were United States State net operating loss carryforwards. Of the total net operating loss carryforwards, $2.2 billion do not expire, with substantially all of the remaining carryforwards expiring in various years through 2036. As of December 31, 2016 , we had $310 million of foreign tax credit carryforwards and $964 million of United States general business credit carryforwards available to offset future payments of federal income taxes, expiring between 2017 and 2036. We routinely review the future realization of deferred tax assets based on projected future reversal of taxable temporary differences, available tax planning strategies and projected future taxable income. We have recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the net estimated amount of certain deferred tax assets associated with net operating loss and other deferred tax assets we believe will be realized. Our recorded valuation allowance of $150 million at December 31, 2016 consists of $128 million of net operating loss carryforward deferred tax assets and $22 million of other deferred tax assets. Our recorded valuation allowance was $286 million at December 31, 2015 and consisted of $239 million of net operating loss carryforward deferred tax assets and $47 million of other deferred tax assets. The reduction in our valuation allowance includes $121 million recognized in net earnings which consist of $163 million of valuation allowance releases and $42 million of additional valuation allowances. The remaining change relates to reclassification within our net deferred tax asset. We believe that it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefit of existing deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances mentioned above. Settlement of Global Tax Audits We are in various stages of audits by certain governmental tax authorities. We establish liabilities for the difference between tax return provisions and the benefits recognized in our financial statements. Such amounts represent a reasonable provision for taxes ultimately expected to be paid, and may need to be adjusted over time as more information becomes known. We are no longer subject to any significant United States federal tax examinations for the years before 2008, or any state, local or foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2004. Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities used for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The following table summarizes the significant components of our deferred tax liabilities and assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Deferred tax liabilities Intangibles $ 765 $ 770 Property, net 199 175 LIFO inventory 59 57 Other 156 214 Total deferred tax liabilities 1,179 1,216 Deferred tax assets U.S. general business credit carryforwards, including Energy Tax Credits 964 1,010 Pensions 322 315 Loss carryforwards 668 683 Postretirement obligations 144 168 Foreign tax credit carryforwards 310 253 Research and development capitalization 273 306 Employee payroll and benefits 111 164 Accrued expenses 106 133 Product warranty accrual 64 64 Receivable and inventory allowances 59 106 Other 344 353 Total deferred tax assets 3,365 3,555 Valuation allowances for deferred tax assets (150 ) (286 ) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances 3,215 3,269 Net deferred tax assets $ 2,036 $ 2,053 Unrecognized Tax Benefits The following table represents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would impact the effective tax rate, excluding federal benefits of state and local tax positions, and interest and penalties: Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2014 Balance, January 1 $ 143 $ 141 $ 113 Additions for tax positions of the current year 14 12 17 Additions for tax positions of prior years 1 27 4 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (33 ) (25 ) (23 ) Settlements during the period (20 ) (5 ) (11 ) Positions assumed in acquisitions — — 42 Lapses of applicable statute of limitation (3 ) (7 ) (1 ) Balance, December 31 $ 102 $ 143 $ 141 In connection with our acquisitions of Hefei Sanyo and Indesit in 2014, the Company assumed $72 million of uncertain tax position liabilities, including $31 million of interest and penalties. The acquisition of Hefei Sanyo resulted in an assumed uncertain tax position of $62 million that was reflected in the opening balance sheet, while the acquisition of Indesit resulted in an assumed uncertain tax position of $10 million . Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits resulted in a net benefit of $19 million as of December 31, 2016 , a net expense of $5 million in 2015 , and a net benefit of $6 million in 2014 . We have accrued a total of $42 million at December 31, 2016 and $63 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. It is reasonably possible that certain unrecognized tax benefits of $21 million could be settled with various related jurisdictions during the next 12 months.

Pension and Other Postretiremen

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS We have funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans that cover certain employees in North America, Europe, Asia and Brazil. For the United States plan, which comprises the majority of our obligation, the plans are frozen for the majority of participants. The formula for United States salaried employees covered under the qualified defined benefit plan was based on years of service and final average salary, while the formula for United States hourly employees covered under the defined benefit plans was based on specific dollar amounts for each year of service. There were multiple formulas for employees covered under the qualified and nonqualified defined benefit plans sponsored by Maytag, including a cash balance formula. In addition, we sponsor an unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. This plan is nonqualified and provides certain key employees defined pension benefits that supplement those provided by the Company’s other retirement plans. A defined contribution plan is being provided to all United States employees subsequent to the pension plan freezes and is not classified within the net periodic benefit cost. The company provides annual match and automatic company contributions, in cash or company stock, of up to 7% of employees’ eligible pay. Our contributions during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 were $77 million , $76 million and $71 million , respectively. We provide postretirement health care benefits for eligible retired employees in the United States, Canada and Brazil. For our United States plan, which comprises the majority of our obligation, eligible retirees include those who were full-time employees with 10 years of service who attained age 55 while in service with us and those union retirees who met the eligibility requirements of their collective bargaining agreements. In general, the postretirement health and welfare benefit plans include cost-sharing provisions that limit our exposure for recent and future retirees and are contributory, with participants’ contributions adjusted annually. The plans are unfunded. We reserve the right to modify these benefits in the future. During the second quarter 2011, we modified retiree medical benefits for certain retirees to be consistent with those benefits provided by the Whirlpool Corporation Group Benefit Plan. We accounted for these changes as a plan amendment in 2011, resulting in a reduction in the postretirement benefit obligation of $138 million of which approximately $104 million of benefit has been recognized in net earnings since 2011, with an offset to accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. In response, a group of retirees initiated legal proceedings against Whirlpool asserting the above benefits are vested and changes to the plan are not permitted. We disagree with plaintiffs' assertion and are continuing to vigorously defend our position, including through any necessary appeal process. However, an unfavorable ruling in any particular reporting period could require us to immediately reverse the benefit we have recognized to that point, and remeasure the associated postretirement benefit obligation, the impact of which will depend on timing and the actuarial assumptions then in effect. Defined Benefit - Pensions and Postretirement Benefit Plans Obligations and Funded Status at End of Year United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Funded status Fair value of plan assets $ 2,664 $ 2,741 $ 510 $ 552 $ — $ — Benefit obligations 3,415 3,470 855 865 376 441 Funded status $ (751 ) $ (729 ) $ (345 ) $ (313 ) $ (376 ) $ (441 ) Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet Noncurrent asset $ — $ — $ 2 $ 5 $ — $ — Current liability (14 ) (10 ) (10 ) (12 ) (42 ) (51 ) Noncurrent liability (737 ) (719 ) (337 ) (306 ) (334 ) (390 ) Amount recognized $ (751 ) $ (729 ) $ (345 ) $ (313 ) $ (376 ) $ (441 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) Net actuarial loss $ 1,426 $ 1,404 $ 176 $ 99 $ 3 $ 20 Prior service (credit) cost (7 ) (11 ) (3 ) (3 ) (40 ) (25 ) Amount recognized $ 1,419 $ 1,393 $ 173 $ 96 $ (37 ) $ (5 ) Change in Benefit Obligation United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 3,470 $ 3,796 $ 865 $ 1,026 $ 441 $ 502 Service cost 3 3 5 5 7 2 Interest cost 147 150 27 31 18 19 Plan participants’ contributions — — 1 1 6 7 Actuarial loss (gain) 92 (164 ) 105 (11 ) (16 ) (32 ) Benefits paid (286 ) (315 ) (31 ) (31 ) (54 ) (55 ) Plan amendments — — — (3 ) (30 ) 8 Settlements / curtailment (gain) (11 ) — (16 ) (66 ) — — Foreign currency exchange rates — — (101 ) (87 ) 4 (10 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 3,415 $ 3,470 $ 855 $ 865 $ 376 $ 441 Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year $ 3,406 $ 3,459 $ 816 $ 806 N/A N/A Change in Plan Assets United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 2,741 $ 3,042 $ 552 $ 640 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets 206 (62 ) 47 16 — — Employer contribution 14 76 30 39 48 48 Plan participants’ contributions — — 1 1 6 7 Benefits paid (286 ) (315 ) (31 ) (31 ) (54 ) (55 ) Other Adjustments — — — 4 — — Settlements (11 ) — (14 ) (73 ) — — Foreign currency exchange rates — — (75 ) (44 ) — — Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 2,664 $ 2,741 $ 510 $ 552 $ — $ — Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 3 $ 3 $ 2 $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 $ 7 $ 2 $ 3 Interest cost 147 150 167 27 31 22 18 19 24 Expected return on plan assets (186 ) (191 ) (193 ) (30 ) (33 ) (16 ) — — — Amortization: Actuarial loss 46 53 43 4 5 5 — — — Prior service cost (credit) (3 ) (3 ) (3 ) — — 1 (15 ) (23 ) (36 ) Curtailment gain 4 — — (1 ) — — — (63 ) — Settlement loss — — — 3 12 4 — — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 11 $ 12 $ 16 $ 8 $ 20 $ 21 $ 10 $ (65 ) $ (9 ) During the first quarter of 2015, we recognized approximately $47 million from a curtailment gain due to the elimination of amounts credited to notional retiree health accounts for certain employees under age 50. The curtailment gain was recognized in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income with $43 million recorded in cost of products sold and the remaining balance in selling, general and administrative, with an offset to accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. During the third quarter of 2015, we recognized approximately $16 million from a curtailment gain due to the elimination of retiree medical eligibility for certain employees under age 50. The curtailment gain was recognized in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income with $15 million recorded in cost of products sold and the remaining balance in selling, general and administrative, with an offset to accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss (Pre-Tax) in 2016 Millions of dollars United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Current year actuarial loss $ 73 $ 83 $ (17 ) Actuarial (loss) recognized during the year (51 ) (6 ) — Current year prior service cost (credit) — — (30 ) Prior service credit (cost) recognized during the year 3 — 15 Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) $ 25 $ 77 $ (32 ) Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) $ 36 $ 85 $ (22 ) Estimated Pre-Tax Amounts that will be amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Periodic Pension Cost in 2017 Millions of dollars United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Actuarial loss $ 50 $ 7 $ — Prior service (credit) (3 ) — (15 ) Total $ 47 $ 7 $ (15 ) Additionally, we amortize prior service credits over a period of up to 28 years. Assumptions Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Benefit Obligation at End of Year United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Discount rate 4.15 % 4.45 % 2.64 % 3.40 % 4.42 % 4.51 % Rate of compensation increase 4.50 % 4.50 % 3.08 % 3.06 % N/A N/A Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Net Periodic Cost United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.45 % 4.05 % 4.95 % 3.40 % 3.32 % 3.89 % 4.88 % 4.74 % 5.25 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.25 % 5.81 % 5.63 % 5.44 % N/A N/A N/A Rate of compensation increase 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 3.06 % 3.23 % 3.35 % N/A N/A N/A Health care cost trend rate Initial rate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.00 % Ultimate rate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Year that ultimate rate will be reached N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2019 2019 2017 Discount Rate For our United States pension and postretirement benefit plans, the discount rate was selected using a hypothetical portfolio of high quality bonds outstanding at December 31 that would provide the necessary cash flows to match our projected benefit payments. For our foreign pension and postretirement benefit plans, the discount rate was primarily selected using high quality bond yields for the respective country or region covered by the plan. Expected Return on Plan Assets In the United States, the expected rate of return on plan assets was determined by using the historical asset returns for publicly traded equity and fixed income securities tracked since 1926 and the historical returns for private equity. The historical equity returns were adjusted downward to reflect future expectations. The expected returns are weighted by the targeted asset allocations. The resulting weighted-average return was rounded to the nearest quarter of one percent and applied to the fair value of plan assets as of December 31, 2016 . For foreign pension plans, the expected rate of return on plan assets was primarily determined by observing historical returns in the local fixed income and equity markets and computing the weighted average returns with the weights being the asset allocation of each plan. Estimated Impact of One Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rate A one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects on our health care plan: Millions of dollars One Percentage Point Increase One Percentage Point Decrease Effect on total of service and interest cost $ — $ — Effect on postretirement benefit obligations 3 (2 ) Cash Flows Funding Policy Our funding policy is to contribute to our United States pension plans amounts sufficient to meet the minimum funding requirement as defined by employee benefit and tax laws, plus additional amounts which we may determine to be appropriate. In certain countries other than the United States, the funding of pension plans is not common practice. Contributions to our United States pension plans may be made in the form of cash or company stock. We pay for retiree medical benefits as they are incurred. Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans Millions of dollars United States Pension Benefits (1) Foreign Pension Benefits 2017 $ 42 $ 15 Expected Benefit Payments Millions of dollars United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2017 $ 295 $ 33 $ 42 2018 272 32 34 2019 269 36 34 2020 259 36 33 2021 255 35 32 2022-2026 1,162 189 132 Plan Assets Our overall investment strategy is to achieve an appropriate mix of investments for long-term growth and for near-term benefit payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies, and investment fund managers. The target allocation for plan assets is generally 40% equity and 60% fixed income, with exceptions for foreign pension plans. For our U.S. plan, the target allocation for equity securities is approximately 50% allocated to United States large-cap, 25% to international equity, 13% to United States mid and small-cap companies and 12% in venture capital. The target allocation for fixed income is allocated with 75% to corporate bonds and 25% to United States treasury and other government securities. The fixed income securities duration is intended to match that of our United States pension liabilities. Plan assets are reported at fair value based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tiered fair value hierarchy is established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable, either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. We manage the process and approve the results of a third party pricing service to value the majority of our securities and to determine the appropriate level in the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of our pension plan assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , by asset category were as follows: December 31, Quoted prices (Level 1) Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Net Asset Value Total Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 47 $ 26 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 47 $ 26 Government and government agency securities (a) U.S. securities — — 455 494 — — — — 455 494 International securities — — 163 212 — — — — 163 212 Corporate bonds and notes (a) U.S. companies — — 892 909 — — — — 892 909 International companies — — 190 160 — — — — 190 160 Equity securities (b) U.S. companies 14 13 — — — — — — 14 13 International companies 454 472 — — — — — — 454 472 Mutual funds (c) 64 59 — — — — — — 64 59 Common and collective funds (d) U.S. equity securities — — — — — — 650 648 650 648 International equity securities — — — — — — 56 65 56 65 Short-term investment fund — — — — — — 30 55 30 55 Limited partnerships (e) U.S. private equity investments — — — — 104 120 — — 104 120 Diversified fund of funds — — — — 14 21 — — 14 21 Emerging growth — — — — 14 15 — — 14 15 Real estate (f) — — — — — — 10 10 10 10 All other investments — — 17 14 — — — — 17 14 $ 579 $ 570 $ 1,717 $ 1,789 $ 132 $ 156 $ 746 $ 778 $ 3,174 $ 3,293 (a) Valued using pricing vendors who use proprietary models to estimate the price a dealer would pay to buy a security using significant observable inputs, such as interest rates, yield curves, and credit risk. (b) Valued using the closing stock price on a national securities exchange, which reflects the last reported sales price on the last business day of the year. (c) Valued using the net asset value (NAV) of the fund, which is based on the fair value of underlying securities. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by non-U.S. companies. (d) Valued using the NAV of the fund, which is based on the fair value of underlying securities. (e) Valued at estimated fair value based on the proportionate share of the limited partnership's fair value, as determined by the general partner. (f) Valued using the NAV of the fund, which is based on the fair value of underlying assets. Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Millions of dollars Limited Partnerships Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 156 Realized gains (net) 16 Unrealized gains (net) (9 ) Purchases 2 Settlements (33 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 132 Additional Information The projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 Projected benefit obligation $ 3,415 $ 3,470 $ 759 $ 776 Fair value of plan assets 2,664 2,741 421 469 The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 Projected benefit obligation $ 3,415 $ 3,470 $ 720 $ 730 Accumulated benefit obligation 3,406 3,459 699 690 Fair value of plan assets 2,664 2,741 383 424

Operating Segment Information

Operating Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating Segment Information	OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. We identify such segments based upon geographical regions of operations because each operating segment manufactures home appliances and related components, but serves strategically different markets. The chief operating decision maker evaluates performance based upon each segment’s operating income, which is defined as income before interest and sundry (income) expense, interest expense, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, intangible asset impairment and restructuring costs. Total assets by segment are those assets directly associated with the respective operating activities. The “Other/Eliminations” column primarily includes corporate expenses, assets and eliminations, as well as restructuring costs and intangible asset impairments, if any. Intersegment sales are eliminated within each region except compressor sales out of Latin America, which are included in Other/Eliminations. We conduct business in three countries - the United States, Brazil, and China - which individually comprised at least 10% of consolidated net sales or long-lived assets within the country in the last three years. The following table summarizes net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area: Millions of dollars United States Brazil China All Other Countries Total 2016: Sales to external customers $ 9,901 $ 1,895 $ 945 $ 7,977 $ 20,718 Long-lived assets 4,587 336 981 3,414 9,318 2015: Sales to external customers $ 9,189 $ 1,915 $ 1,003 $ 8,784 $ 20,891 Long-lived assets 4,558 253 1,038 3,609 9,458 2014: Sales to external customers $ 9,064 $ 3,204 $ 437 $ 7,167 $ 19,872 Long-lived assets 4,529 321 1,081 3,660 9,591 As described above, our chief operating decision maker reviews each operating segment’s performance based upon operating income which excludes restructuring costs and intangible asset impairment, if any. Intangible asset impairment and restructuring costs are included in operating profit on a consolidated basis and included in the Other/Eliminations column in the table below: OPERATING SEGMENTS Millions of dollars North America EMEA Latin America Asia Other/ Eliminations Total Whirlpool Net sales 2016 11,147 5,148 3,191 1,424 (192 ) 20,718 2015 10,732 5,601 3,349 1,417 (208 ) 20,891 2014 10,634 3,905 4,686 816 (169 ) 19,872 Intersegment sales 2016 $ 162 $ 67 $ 196 $ 276 $ (701 ) $ — 2015 218 52 211 271 (752 ) — 2014 244 79 180 266 (769 ) — Depreciation and amortization 2016 $ 261 $ 204 $ 72 $ 63 $ 55 $ 655 2015 259 199 67 61 82 668 2014 263 104 86 29 78 560 Operating profit (loss) 2016 $ 1,284 $ 158 $ 207 $ 74 $ (369 ) $ 1,354 2015 1,252 188 184 80 (419 ) 1,285 2014 1,072 59 475 (21 ) (397 ) 1,188 Total assets 2016 $ 8,009 $ 7,497 $ 2,601 $ 2,788 $ (1,742 ) $ 19,153 2015 7,683 7,351 2,260 2,738 (1,022 ) 19,010 2014 7,736 7,597 2,917 2,734 (982 ) 20,002 Capital expenditures 2016 $ 199 $ 199 $ 105 $ 68 $ 89 $ 660 2015 243 220 106 47 73 689 2014 271 187 133 29 100 720

Quarterly Results of Operations

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Three months ended Dec. 31 Sept. 30 Jun. 30 Mar. 31 Millions of dollars, except per share data 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net sales $ 5,656 $ 5,560 $ 5,248 $ 5,277 $ 5,198 $ 5,208 $ 4,616 $ 4,846 Cost of products sold 4,701 4,558 4,310 4,347 4,230 4,303 3,795 3,993 Operating profit 335 380 370 329 366 273 283 303 Interest and sundry (income) expense (16 ) 57 26 21 39 (42 ) 30 53 Net earnings 186 189 244 250 342 185 156 198 Net earnings available to Whirlpool 180 180 238 235 320 177 150 191 Per share of common stock: (1) Basic net earnings $ 2.40 $ 2.31 $ 3.14 $ 2.98 $ 4.20 $ 2.24 $ 1.94 $ 2.42 Diluted net earnings 2.36 2.28 3.10 2.95 4.15 2.21 1.92 2.38 Dividends 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.90 0.90 0.75 Market price range of common stock: (2) High $ 185.24 $ 167.72 $ 194.10 $ 186.82 $ 193.59 $ 202.50 $ 180.59 $ 217.11 Low 145.91 140.50 159.55 143.75 152.19 172.85 123.60 186.14 Close 181.77 146.87 162.16 147.26 166.64 173.05 180.34 202.06 (1) The quarterly earnings per share amounts will not necessarily add to the earnings per share computed for the year due to the method used in calculating per share data. (2) Composite price as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Years Ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 (Millions of dollars) COL. A COL. B COL. C COL. D COL. E ADDITIONS Description Balance at Beginning (1) Charged to Costs and Expenses (2) (3) Deductions —Describe (A) Balance at End Year Ended December 31, 2016: Allowance for doubtful accounts— accounts receivable 160 57 — — (32 ) 185 Year Ended December 31, 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts— accounts receivable 154 5 24 — (23 ) 160 Year Ended December 31, 2014: Allowance for doubtful accounts— accounts receivable 73 76 45 — (40 ) 154 Note A—The amounts represent accounts charged off, net of translation adjustments and transfers. Recoveries were nominal for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 .

Summary of Principal Accounti23

Summary of Principal Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and include all majority-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. We do not consolidate the financial statements of any company in which we have an ownership interest of 50% or less unless that company is deemed to be a variable interest entity ("VIE") of which we are the primary beneficiary. Certain VIEs are consolidated when the company is the primary beneficiary of these entities and has the ability to directly impact the activities of these entities, and have a nominal effect on the Company's results.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications We reclassified certain prior period amounts in our Consolidated Financial Statements to be consistent with current period presentation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. The most significant assumptions are estimates in determining the fair value of intangible assets, legal contingencies, income taxes and pension and postretirement benefits. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Sales are recognized when revenue is realized or realizable and has been earned. Revenue is recognized when the sales price is determinable and the risk and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer as determined by the shipping terms. For the majority of our sales, title is transferred to the customer as soon as products are shipped. For a portion of our sales, title is transferred to the customer upon receipt of products at the customer’s location. Sales are net of allowances for product returns, which are based on historical return rates and certain promotions.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We carry accounts receivable at sales value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. We periodically evaluate accounts receivable and establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on a combination of specific customer circumstances, credit conditions and the history of write-offs and collections. We evaluate items on an individual basis when determining accounts receivable write-offs. In general, our policy is to not charge interest on trade receivables after the invoice becomes past due. A receivable is considered past due if payment has not been received within agreed upon invoice terms.
Freight and Warehousing Costs	Freight and Warehousing Costs We classify freight and warehousing costs within cost of products sold in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash The restricted cash can only be used to fund capital expenditures and technical resources to enhance Whirlpool China’s research and development and working capital, as required by the terms of the Hefei Sanyo acquisition made in October 2014.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements We measure fair value based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tiered fair value hierarchy is established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable, either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. We had no Level 3 assets or liabilities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , with the exception of those disclosed in Note 12 . We measured fair value for money market funds and available for sale investments using quoted market prices in active markets for identical or comparable assets. We measured fair value for derivative contracts, all of which have counterparties with high credit ratings, based on model driven valuations using significant inputs derived from observable market data. Fair value is measured based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on a market valuation approach using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tiered fair value hierarchy is established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable, either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. We had no (Level 3) assets or liabilities at December 31, 2016 .
Inventories	Inventories United States production inventories are stated at last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) cost. Latin America, Asia and certain EMEA inventories which are stated at average cost. The remaining inventories are stated at first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) cost. Costs do not exceed net realizable values. Changes in the amount that FIFO cost exceed LIFO cost are recognized in cost of goods sold. See Note 4 for additional information about inventories.
Property	Property Property is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. For production machinery and equipment, we record depreciation based on units produced, unless units produced drop below a minimum threshold at which point depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method, excluding property acquired from the Hefei Sanyo acquisition and certain property acquired from the Indesit acquisition. For non-production assets and assets acquired from Hefei Sanyo and certain production assets acquired from Indesit , we depreciate costs based on the straight-line method. Depreciation expense for property, including accelerated depreciation classified as restructuring expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income, was $584 million , $594 million and $527 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The following table summarizes our property as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Estimated Useful Life Land $ 128 $ 131 n/a Buildings 1,652 1,614 10 to 50 years Machinery and equipment 8,085 7,982 3 to 30 years Accumulated depreciation (6,055 ) (5,953 ) Property plant and equipment, net $ 3,810 $ 3,774 We classify gains and losses associated with asset dispositions in the same line item as the underlying depreciation of the disposed asset in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During 2016 , we retired primarily machinery and equipment with a net book value of approximately $38 million that was no longer in use. During 2015 , we retired primarily machinery and equipment with a net book value of approximately $11 million that was no longer in use. Net gains and losses recognized in cost of products sold were not material for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 . We record impairment losses on long-lived assets, excluding goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles, when events and circumstances indicate the assets may be impaired and the estimated future cash flows generated by those assets are less than their carrying amounts.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	Goodwill and Other Intangibles We perform our annual impairment assessment for goodwill and other indefinite-life intangible assets as of October 1st and more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. In 2016, the Company primarily elected to perform a quantitative analysis using a discounted cash flow model and other valuation techniques, to evaluate goodwill and certain indefinite-life intangible assets.
Goodwill	Goodwill In performing a quantitative assessment of goodwill, we estimate each reporting units fair value using fair value using the best information available to us, including market information and discounted cash flow projections also referred to as the income approach. The income approach uses reporting unit’s projections of estimated operating results and cash flows that are discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital, which that is determined based on current market conditions. Additionally we validate our estimates of fair value under the income approach by comparing the values to fair value estimates using a market approach. We performed our assessment as of October 1, 2016 , and determined there was no impairment of goodwill.
Other Intangible Assets	Other Intangible Assets We perform a quantitative assessment of other indefinite life intangible assets, which are primarily comprised of trademarks. We estimate the fair value of these intangible assets using the relief-from-royalty method, which primarily requires assumptions related to projected revenues from our annual long-range plan, assumed royalty rates that could be payable if we did not own the trademark, and a discount rate based on our weighted average cost of capital. We performed our assessment as of October 1, 2016 , and determined there was no impairments of indefinite life intangible assets. Other definite life intangible assets are amortized over their useful life and are assessed for impairment when impairment indicators are present.
Accounts Payable Outsourcing	Accounts Payable Outsourcing We offer our suppliers access to third party payable processors, independent to Whirlpool. The processors allow suppliers to sell their receivables to financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the supplier and the financial institution. In China, as a common practice we pay suppliers with banker’s acceptance drafts. Banker’s acceptance drafts allow suppliers to sell their receivables to financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the supplier and the financial institution. We have no economic interest in the sale of these receivables and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions concerning these services. All of our obligations, including amounts due, remain to our suppliers as stated in our supplier agreements.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments We use derivative instruments designated as cash flow and fair value hedges to manage our exposure to the volatility in material costs, foreign currency and interest rates on certain debt instruments. Changes in the fair value of derivative assets or liabilities (i.e., gains or losses) are recognized depending upon the type of hedging relationship and whether a hedge has been designated. For those derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting, we designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a cash flow hedge, fair value hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. For a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is recognized in earnings in the period of change in fair value together with the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item. For a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of Other Comprehensive Income and is subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. For a derivative instrument designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is reported in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in current net earnings. See Note 7 for additional information about hedges and derivative financial instruments.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions	Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars at exchange rates existing at the respective balance sheet dates. Translation adjustments resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as a separate component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) within stockholders’ equity. The results of operations of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the average exchange rates during the respective periods. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in net earnings.
Research and Development Costs	Research and Development Costs Research and development costs are charged to expense
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs Advertising costs are charged to expense when the advertisement is first communicated
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted rates. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets is recognized in income in the period of enactment date. We recognize, primarily in other noncurrent liabilities, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the effects of uncertain income tax positions. We record liabilities net of the amount, based on technical merits, that will be sustained upon examination. We accrue for other non income tax contingencies when it is probable that a liability to a taxing authority has been incurred and the amount of the contingency can be reasonably estimated. Provision is made for taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be permanently invested. See Note 11 for additional information about income taxes.
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based Compensation Stock based compensation expense is based on the grant date fair value and is expensed over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (generally the vesting period). The Company's stock based compensation includes stock options, performance stock units, performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units. The fair value of stock options are determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which incorporates assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected option life, expected forfeitures and dividend yield. Expected forfeitures are based on historical experience. Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the stock price on the date of grant. The fair value of restricted stock units and performance stock units is generally based on the closing market price of Whirlpool common stock on the grant date. See Note 9 for additional information about stock based compensation.
BEFIEX Credits	BEFIEX Credits In previous years, our Brazilian operations earned tax credits under the Brazilian government’s export incentive program (BEFIEX). These credits reduce Brazilian federal excise taxes on domestic sales, resulting in an increase in the operations’ recorded net sales. We recognized export credits as they were monetized. See Note 6 and Note 11 for additional information regarding BEFIEX credits.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards and Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective	Adoption of New Accounting Standards In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes", which supersedes the guidance in Topic 740, Income Taxes, that requires an entity to separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and noncurrent amount in a classified statement of financial position. The amendment requires entities that present a classified balance sheet to classify all deferred tax liabilities and assets as a noncurrent amount. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016, and may be early adopted on a prospective basis or on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. On December 31, 2016, we retrospectively adopted the new accounting standard. The change resulted in the reclassification, from current to noncurrent, of deferred tax assets of approximately $451 million and deferred tax liabilities of approximately $19 million , as of December 31, 2015. The impact of this reclassification as of December 31, 2016 has no impact on net income or cash flow, and is comparable to December 31, 2015. The following standards were adopted during 2016, none of which have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements: Standard Effective Year (a) 2015-03 Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs 2016 2015-07 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for investments in certain assets that calculate net asset value per share 2016 2015-11 Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory 2016 (b) 2015-12 Plan Accounting-Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Topic 960), Defined Contribution Pension Plans (Topic 962) Health and Welfare Benefit Plans (Topic 965) 2016 2016-09 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting 2016 (b) (a) Represents date standard becomes effective or date standard becomes effective to our Company as a result of early adoption (b) Early adoption All other issued and effective accounting standards were not relevant to Whirlpool Corporation. Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)". The guidance in ASU 2016-02 supersedes the lease recognition requirements in ASC Topic 840, Leases (FAS 13). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. Early adoption of the amendments in the update is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. FASB has issued the following standards, which are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements: Standard Effective Date (a) 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (b) January 1, 2018 2016-01 Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities January 1, 2018 (a) Represents date standard becomes effective as indicated in the ASU. (b) In 2014, we established a global project management team to analyze the impact of this standard by reviewing our current accounting policies and practices in each reporting segment to identify potential differences that would result from the application of this standard. We determined minimal changes are required to our business processes, systems and controls to effectively report revenue recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Based on our evaluation, we expect to adopt the requirements of the new standard in the first quarter of 2018 and anticipate using the modified retrospective transition method. . All other issued and not yet effective accounting standards are not relevant to Whirlpool Corporation.
Segment Information	Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. We identify such segments based upon geographical regions of operations because each operating segment manufactures home appliances and related components, but serves strategically different markets. The chief operating decision maker evaluates performance based upon each segment’s operating income, which is defined as income before interest and sundry (income) expense, interest expense, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, intangible asset impairment and restructuring costs. Total assets by segment are those assets directly associated with the respective operating activities. The “Other/Eliminations” column primarily includes corporate expenses, assets and eliminations, as well as restructuring costs and intangible asset impairments, if any. Intersegment sales are eliminated within each region except compressor sales out of Latin America, which are included in Other/Eliminations.

Summary of Principal Accounti24

Summary of Principal Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	The following table summarizes our property as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Estimated Useful Life Land $ 128 $ 131 n/a Buildings 1,652 1,614 10 to 50 years Machinery and equipment 8,085 7,982 3 to 30 years Accumulated depreciation (6,055 ) (5,953 ) Property plant and equipment, net $ 3,810 $ 3,774

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill by Operating Segment	The following table summarizes goodwill attributable to our reporting units at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 North America $ 1,734 $ 1,732 EMEA 808 832 Latin America 4 3 Asia 410 439 Total $ 2,956 $ 3,006
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table summarizes other intangible assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : 2016 2015 Millions of dollars Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Other intangible assets, finite lives: Customer relationships (1) $ 617 $ (237 ) $ 380 $ 632 $ (200 ) $ 432 Patents and other (2) 337 (150 ) 187 359 (127 ) 232 Total other intangible assets, finite lives $ 954 $ (387 ) $ 567 $ 991 $ (327 ) $ 664 Trademarks, indefinite lives 1,985 — 1,985 2,014 — 2,014 Total other intangible assets $ 2,939 $ (387 ) $ 2,552 $ 3,005 $ (327 ) $ 2,678 (1) Customer relationships have an estimated useful life of 3 to 16 years. (2) Patents and other intangibles have an estimated useful life of 1 to 41 years.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The following table summarizes our future estimated amortization expense by year: Millions of dollars 2017 $ 68 2018 65 2019 62 2020 62 2021 52

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Total Cost Basis Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Total Fair Value Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Money market funds (1) $ 29 $ 13 $ 29 $ 13 $ — $ — $ 29 $ 13 Net derivative contracts — — — — 41 (42 ) 41 (42 ) Available for sale investments 4 11 16 25 — — 16 25 (1) Money market funds are comprised primarily of government obligations and other first tier obligations.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Summary of Inventories	The following table summarizes our inventories at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Finished products $ 2,070 $ 2,093 Raw materials and work in process 651 655 2,721 2,748 Less: excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost (98 ) (129 ) Total inventories $ 2,623 $ 2,619

Financing Arrangements (Tables)

Financing Arrangements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	The following table summarizes our long-term debt at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Senior note - 6.5%, matured 2016 $ — $ 250 Debentures - 7.75%, matured 2016 — 244 Senior note - 1.35%, maturing 2017 250 250 Senior note - 1.65%, maturing 2017 300 300 Senior note - 4.5%, maturing 2018 327 345 Senior note - 2.4%, maturing 2019 250 250 Senior note - 0.625% maturing 2020 525 541 Senior note - 4.85%, maturing 2021 300 300 Senior note - 4.70%, maturing 2022 300 300 Senior note - 3.70%, maturing 2023 250 250 Senior note - 4.0%, maturing 2024 300 300 Senior note - 3.7%, maturing 2025 350 350 Senior note - 1.25% maturing 2026 517 — Senior note - 5.15% maturing 2043 249 249 Senior note - 4.50% maturing 2046 496 — Other 22 49 $ 4,436 $ 3,978 Less current maturities 560 508 Total long-term debt $ 3,876 $ 3,470
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of our long-term debt, including current maturities, at December 31, 2016 : Millions of dollars 2017 $ 560 2018 342 2019 259 2020 524 2021 299 Thereafter 2,452 Long-term debt, including current maturities $ 4,436

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Product Warranty and Legacy Product Corrective Action Reserves	The following table summarizes the changes in total product warranty and legacy product warranty liability reserves for the periods presented: Product Warranty Legacy Product Warranty Total Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Balance at January 1 $ 239 $ 235 $ 254 $ — $ 493 $ 235 Issuances/accruals during the period 316 286 — 274 316 560 Settlements made during the period/other (304 ) (282 ) (185 ) (20 ) (489 ) (302 ) Balance at December 31 $ 251 $ 239 $ 69 $ 254 $ 320 $ 493 Current portion $ 189 $ 185 $ 69 $ 155 $ 258 $ 340 Non-current portion 62 54 — 99 62 153 Total $ 251 $ 239 $ 69 $ 254 $ 320 $ 493
Operating Lease Commitments	At December 31, 2016 , we had noncancelable operating lease commitments totaling $936 million . The annual future minimum lease payments are summarized by year in the table below : Millions of dollars 2017 $ 206 2018 170 2019 141 2020 118 2021 96 Thereafter 205 Total noncancelable operating lease commitments $ 936
Purchase Obligations	Our expected cash outflows resulting from non-cancellable purchase obligations are summarized by year in the table below : Millions of dollars 2017 $ 164 2018 148 2019 147 2020 125 2021 69 Thereafter 111 Total purchase obligations $ 764

Hedges and Derivative Financi30

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions	At December 31, 2016 , our foreign currency denominated debt designated as net investment hedge consisted of: Instrument Notional (local) Notional (USD) Maturity Senior note - 0.625% € 500 $ 527 March 2020 The following tables summarize our outstanding derivative contracts and their effects on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Fair Value of Type of Hedge (1) Notional Amount Hedge Assets Hedge Liabilities Maximum Term (Months) Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Derivatives accounted for as hedges Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 1,813 $ 886 $ 32 $ 31 $ 10 $ 8 (CF) 58 12 Commodity swaps/options 299 322 7 1 11 66 (CF) 36 33 Total derivatives accounted for as hedges $ 39 $ 32 $ 21 $ 74 Derivatives not accounted for as hedges Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 3,262 $ 2,886 $ 39 $ 22 $ 16 $ 21 N/A 35 11 Commodity swaps/options 2 7 — — — 1 N/A 2 6 Total derivatives not accounted for as hedges 39 22 16 22 Total derivatives $ 78 $ 54 $ 37 $ 96 Current $ 54 $ 54 $ 35 $ 79 Noncurrent 24 — 2 17 Total derivatives $ 78 $ 54 $ 37 $ 96 (1) Derivatives accounted for as hedges are considered cash flow (CF) hedges.
Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income	The effects of derivative instruments on our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for OCI for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) (1) Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 27 $ 77 $ 66 $ 56 (a) Commodity swaps/options 53 (102 ) (30 ) (57 ) (a) Interest rate derivatives — — (1 ) (1 ) (b) Net Investment Hedges Foreign currency 28 — — — $ 108 $ (25 ) $ 35 $ (2 ) Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges (2) Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 26 $ 29 (1) Gains and losses reclassified from accumulated OCI and recognized in income are recorded in (a) cost of products sold; or (b) interest expense. (2) Mark to market gains and losses recognized in income are recorded in interest and sundry income (expense).

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table shows the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool at December 31, 2014 , 2015 , and 2016 , and the activity for the years then ended: Millions of dollars Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Pension and Postretirement Liability Marketable Securities Total December 31, 2013 $ (532 ) $ (6 ) $ (770 ) $ 10 $ (1,298 ) Unrealized gain (loss) (392 ) (1 ) — — (393 ) Unrealized actuarial gain(loss) and prior service credit (cost) — — (233 ) — (233 ) Tax effect (5 ) — 85 — 80 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (397 ) (1 ) (148 ) — (546 ) Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests (4 ) — — — (4 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool (393 ) (1 ) (148 ) — (542 ) December 31, 2014 $ (925 ) $ (7 ) $ (918 ) $ 10 $ (1,840 ) Unrealized gain (loss) (432 ) (23 ) — 3 (452 ) Unrealized actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credit (cost) — — (79 ) — (79 ) Tax effect — — 30 — 30 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (432 ) (23 ) (49 ) 3 (501 ) Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests (9 ) — — — (9 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool (423 ) (23 ) (49 ) 3 (492 ) December 31, 2015 $ (1,348 ) $ (30 ) $ (967 ) $ 13 $ (2,332 ) Unrealized gain (loss) (30 ) 71 — (2 ) 39 Unrealized actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credit (cost) — — (70 ) — (70 ) Tax effect (17 ) (26 ) 6 — (37 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (47 ) 45 (64 ) (2 ) (68 ) Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests — — — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool $ (47 ) $ 45 $ (64 ) $ (2 ) $ (68 ) December 31, 2016 $ (1,395 ) $ 15 $ (1,031 ) $ 11 $ (2,400 )
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share	Basic and diluted net earnings per share of common stock were calculated as follows: Millions of dollars and shares 2016 2015 2014 Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share – net earnings available to Whirlpool $ 888 $ 783 $ 650 Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares 76.1 78.7 78.3 Effect of dilutive securities – stock-based compensation 1.1 1.0 1.3 Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted-average shares 77.2 79.7 79.6 Anti-dilutive stock options/awards excluded from earnings per share 0.3 0.2 0.2

Share-based Incentive Plans (Ta

Share-based Incentive Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted Average Black-Scholes Assumptions	Based on the results of the model, the weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 were $31.21 , $63.40 and $42.09 , respectively, using the following assumptions: Weighted Average Black-Scholes Assumptions 2016 2015 2014 Risk-free interest rate 1.2 % 1.5 % 1.5 % Expected volatility 33.5 % 35.5 % 38.2 % Expected dividend yield 2.8 % 1.4 % 1.8 % Expected option life, in years 5 5 5
Summary of Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity during 2016 : In thousands, except per share data Number Weighted- Outstanding at January 1 1,938 $ 105.46 Granted 561 132.66 Exercised (249 ) 103.11 Canceled or expired (35 ) 144.40 Outstanding at December 31 2,215 $ 112.00 Exercisable at December 31 1,401 $ 90.30
Summary of Additional Information Related to Stock Options Outstanding	The table below summarizes additional information related to stock options outstanding at December 31, 2016 : Options in thousands / dollars in millions, except share data Outstanding Net of Expected Forfeitures Options Exercisable Number of options 2,116 1,401 Weighted-average exercise price per share $ 111.93 $ 90.30 Aggregate intrinsic value $ 156 $ 131 Weighted-average remaining contractual term, in years 6 5
Summary of Stock Unity Activity	The following table summarizes stock unit activity during 2016 : Stock units in thousands, except per-share data Number of Stock Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested, at January 1 833 $ 125.71 Granted 314 127.88 Canceled (20 ) 151.50 Vested and transferred to unrestricted (312 ) 106.41 Non-vested, at December 31 815 $ 134.21

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve	The following tables summarize the changes to our restructuring liability for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 12/31/2015 Charges to Earnings Cash Paid Non-Cash and Other Revision of Estimate 12/31/2016 Employee termination costs $ 30 $ 133 $ (90 ) $ (2 ) $ — $ 71 Asset impairment costs — 17 (1 ) (16 ) — — Facility exit costs 3 15 (16 ) — — 2 Other exit costs 18 8 (12 ) — — 14 Total $ 51 $ 173 $ (119 ) $ (18 ) $ — $ 87 Millions of dollars 12/31/2014 Charge to Earnings Cash Paid Non-cash and Other Revision of Estimate 12/31/2015 Employee termination costs $ 58 $ 136 $ (168 ) $ 1 $ 3 $ 30 Asset impairment costs — 30 — (30 ) — — Facility exit costs 4 12 (13 ) — — 3 Other exit costs 16 23 (21 ) — — 18 Total $ 78 $ 201 $ (202 ) $ (29 ) $ 3 $ 51
Restructuring Charges by Segment	The following table summarizes 2016 restructuring charges by operating segment: Millions of dollars 2016 Charges North America $ 14 EMEA 146 Latin America 9 Asia 3 Corporate / Other 1 Total $ 173

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The following table summarizes the difference between income tax expense at the United States statutory rate of 35% and the income tax expense at effective worldwide tax rates for the respective periods: Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2014 Earnings before income taxes United States $ 605 $ 555 $ 325 Foreign 509 476 556 Earnings before income taxes 1,114 1,031 881 Income tax computed at United States statutory rate 390 361 308 U.S. government tax incentives (9 ) (13 ) (10 ) Foreign government tax incentives, including BEFIEX (11 ) (19 ) (46 ) Foreign tax rate differential (50 ) (36 ) (17 ) U.S. foreign tax credits (86 ) (103 ) (148 ) Valuation allowances (121 ) (95 ) 9 State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit 20 18 5 Foreign withholding taxes 36 16 16 U.S. tax on foreign dividends and subpart F income 63 57 56 Settlement of global tax audits (40 ) 16 (5 ) Changes in enacted tax rates 32 — — Other items, net (38 ) 7 21 Income tax computed at effective worldwide tax rates $ 186 $ 209 $ 189
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The following table summarizes our income tax (benefit) provision for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : 2016 2015 2014 Millions of dollars Current Deferred Current Deferred Current Deferred United States $ 34 $ 120 $ 98 $ 55 $ 7 $ 8 Foreign 167 (154 ) 181 (143 ) 182 12 State and local 7 12 10 8 (2 ) (18 ) $ 208 $ (22 ) $ 289 $ (80 ) $ 187 $ 2 Total income tax expense $ 186 $ 209 $ 189
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The following table summarizes the significant components of our deferred tax liabilities and assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 : Millions of dollars 2016 2015 Deferred tax liabilities Intangibles $ 765 $ 770 Property, net 199 175 LIFO inventory 59 57 Other 156 214 Total deferred tax liabilities 1,179 1,216 Deferred tax assets U.S. general business credit carryforwards, including Energy Tax Credits 964 1,010 Pensions 322 315 Loss carryforwards 668 683 Postretirement obligations 144 168 Foreign tax credit carryforwards 310 253 Research and development capitalization 273 306 Employee payroll and benefits 111 164 Accrued expenses 106 133 Product warranty accrual 64 64 Receivable and inventory allowances 59 106 Other 344 353 Total deferred tax assets 3,365 3,555 Valuation allowances for deferred tax assets (150 ) (286 ) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances 3,215 3,269 Net deferred tax assets $ 2,036 $ 2,053
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	The following table represents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would impact the effective tax rate, excluding federal benefits of state and local tax positions, and interest and penalties: Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2014 Balance, January 1 $ 143 $ 141 $ 113 Additions for tax positions of the current year 14 12 17 Additions for tax positions of prior years 1 27 4 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (33 ) (25 ) (23 ) Settlements during the period (20 ) (5 ) (11 ) Positions assumed in acquisitions — — 42 Lapses of applicable statute of limitation (3 ) (7 ) (1 ) Balance, December 31 $ 102 $ 143 $ 141

Pension and Other Postretirem35

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Obligations and Funded Status at End of Year	Obligations and Funded Status at End of Year United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Funded status Fair value of plan assets $ 2,664 $ 2,741 $ 510 $ 552 $ — $ — Benefit obligations 3,415 3,470 855 865 376 441 Funded status $ (751 ) $ (729 ) $ (345 ) $ (313 ) $ (376 ) $ (441 ) Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet Noncurrent asset $ — $ — $ 2 $ 5 $ — $ — Current liability (14 ) (10 ) (10 ) (12 ) (42 ) (51 ) Noncurrent liability (737 ) (719 ) (337 ) (306 ) (334 ) (390 ) Amount recognized $ (751 ) $ (729 ) $ (345 ) $ (313 ) $ (376 ) $ (441 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) Net actuarial loss $ 1,426 $ 1,404 $ 176 $ 99 $ 3 $ 20 Prior service (credit) cost (7 ) (11 ) (3 ) (3 ) (40 ) (25 ) Amount recognized $ 1,419 $ 1,393 $ 173 $ 96 $ (37 ) $ (5 )
Change in Benefit Obligation	Change in Benefit Obligation United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 3,470 $ 3,796 $ 865 $ 1,026 $ 441 $ 502 Service cost 3 3 5 5 7 2 Interest cost 147 150 27 31 18 19 Plan participants’ contributions — — 1 1 6 7 Actuarial loss (gain) 92 (164 ) 105 (11 ) (16 ) (32 ) Benefits paid (286 ) (315 ) (31 ) (31 ) (54 ) (55 ) Plan amendments — — — (3 ) (30 ) 8 Settlements / curtailment (gain) (11 ) — (16 ) (66 ) — — Foreign currency exchange rates — — (101 ) (87 ) 4 (10 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 3,415 $ 3,470 $ 855 $ 865 $ 376 $ 441 Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year $ 3,406 $ 3,459 $ 816 $ 806 N/A N/A
Change in Plan Assets	Change in Plan Assets United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 2,741 $ 3,042 $ 552 $ 640 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets 206 (62 ) 47 16 — — Employer contribution 14 76 30 39 48 48 Plan participants’ contributions — — 1 1 6 7 Benefits paid (286 ) (315 ) (31 ) (31 ) (54 ) (55 ) Other Adjustments — — — 4 — — Settlements (11 ) — (14 ) (73 ) — — Foreign currency exchange rates — — (75 ) (44 ) — — Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 2,664 $ 2,741 $ 510 $ 552 $ — $ —
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 3 $ 3 $ 2 $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 $ 7 $ 2 $ 3 Interest cost 147 150 167 27 31 22 18 19 24 Expected return on plan assets (186 ) (191 ) (193 ) (30 ) (33 ) (16 ) — — — Amortization: Actuarial loss 46 53 43 4 5 5 — — — Prior service cost (credit) (3 ) (3 ) (3 ) — — 1 (15 ) (23 ) (36 ) Curtailment gain 4 — — (1 ) — — — (63 ) — Settlement loss — — — 3 12 4 — — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 11 $ 12 $ 16 $ 8 $ 20 $ 21 $ 10 $ (65 ) $ (9 )
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss (Pre-Tax) in 2012	Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss (Pre-Tax) in 2016 Millions of dollars United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Current year actuarial loss $ 73 $ 83 $ (17 ) Actuarial (loss) recognized during the year (51 ) (6 ) — Current year prior service cost (credit) — — (30 ) Prior service credit (cost) recognized during the year 3 — 15 Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) $ 25 $ 77 $ (32 ) Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) $ 36 $ 85 $ (22 )
Estimated Pre-Tax Amounts that will be amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Periodic Pension Cost in 2013	Estimated Pre-Tax Amounts that will be amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Periodic Pension Cost in 2017 Millions of dollars United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Actuarial loss $ 50 $ 7 $ — Prior service (credit) (3 ) — (15 ) Total $ 47 $ 7 $ (15 ) Additionally, we amortize prior service credits over a period of up to 28 years.
Weighted-average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligation at the End of the Year and Net Periodic Cost	Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Benefit Obligation at End of Year United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Discount rate 4.15 % 4.45 % 2.64 % 3.40 % 4.42 % 4.51 % Rate of compensation increase 4.50 % 4.50 % 3.08 % 3.06 % N/A N/A Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Net Periodic Cost United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.45 % 4.05 % 4.95 % 3.40 % 3.32 % 3.89 % 4.88 % 4.74 % 5.25 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.25 % 5.81 % 5.63 % 5.44 % N/A N/A N/A Rate of compensation increase 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 3.06 % 3.23 % 3.35 % N/A N/A N/A Health care cost trend rate Initial rate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.00 % Ultimate rate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Year that ultimate rate will be reached N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2019 2019 2017
Estimated Impact of One Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rate	A one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects on our health care plan: Millions of dollars One Percentage Point Increase One Percentage Point Decrease Effect on total of service and interest cost $ — $ — Effect on postretirement benefit obligations 3 (2 )
Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans	Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans Millions of dollars United States Pension Benefits (1) Foreign Pension Benefits 2017 $ 42 $ 15
Expected Benefit Payments	Expected Benefit Payments Millions of dollars United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2017 $ 295 $ 33 $ 42 2018 272 32 34 2019 269 36 34 2020 259 36 33 2021 255 35 32 2022-2026 1,162 189 132
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The fair values of our pension plan assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , by asset category were as follows: December 31, Quoted prices (Level 1) Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Net Asset Value Total Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 47 $ 26 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 47 $ 26 Government and government agency securities (a) U.S. securities — — 455 494 — — — — 455 494 International securities — — 163 212 — — — — 163 212 Corporate bonds and notes (a) U.S. companies — — 892 909 — — — — 892 909 International companies — — 190 160 — — — — 190 160 Equity securities (b) U.S. companies 14 13 — — — — — — 14 13 International companies 454 472 — — — — — — 454 472 Mutual funds (c) 64 59 — — — — — — 64 59 Common and collective funds (d) U.S. equity securities — — — — — — 650 648 650 648 International equity securities — — — — — — 56 65 56 65 Short-term investment fund — — — — — — 30 55 30 55 Limited partnerships (e) U.S. private equity investments — — — — 104 120 — — 104 120 Diversified fund of funds — — — — 14 21 — — 14 21 Emerging growth — — — — 14 15 — — 14 15 Real estate (f) — — — — — — 10 10 10 10 All other investments — — 17 14 — — — — 17 14 $ 579 $ 570 $ 1,717 $ 1,789 $ 132 $ 156 $ 746 $ 778 $ 3,174 $ 3,293 (a) Valued using pricing vendors who use proprietary models to estimate the price a dealer would pay to buy a security using significant observable inputs, such as interest rates, yield curves, and credit risk. (b) Valued using the closing stock price on a national securities exchange, which reflects the last reported sales price on the last business day of the year. (c) Valued using the net asset value (NAV) of the fund, which is based on the fair value of underlying securities. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by non-U.S. companies. (d) Valued using the NAV of the fund, which is based on the fair value of underlying securities. (e) Valued at estimated fair value based on the proportionate share of the limited partnership's fair value, as determined by the general partner. (f) Valued using the NAV of the fund, which is based on the fair value of underlying assets.
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Millions of dollars Limited Partnerships Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 156 Realized gains (net) 16 Unrealized gains (net) (9 ) Purchases 2 Settlements (33 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 132
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets	The projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 Projected benefit obligation $ 3,415 $ 3,470 $ 759 $ 776 Fair value of plan assets 2,664 2,741 421 469
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets	The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: United States Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Benefits Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 Projected benefit obligation $ 3,415 $ 3,470 $ 720 $ 730 Accumulated benefit obligation 3,406 3,459 699 690 Fair value of plan assets 2,664 2,741 383 424

Operating Segment Information (

Operating Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	The following table summarizes net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area: Millions of dollars United States Brazil China All Other Countries Total 2016: Sales to external customers $ 9,901 $ 1,895 $ 945 $ 7,977 $ 20,718 Long-lived assets 4,587 336 981 3,414 9,318 2015: Sales to external customers $ 9,189 $ 1,915 $ 1,003 $ 8,784 $ 20,891 Long-lived assets 4,558 253 1,038 3,609 9,458 2014: Sales to external customers $ 9,064 $ 3,204 $ 437 $ 7,167 $ 19,872 Long-lived assets 4,529 321 1,081 3,660 9,591
Schedule of Operating Segment Information	Intangible asset impairment and restructuring costs are included in operating profit on a consolidated basis and included in the Other/Eliminations column in the table below: OPERATING SEGMENTS Millions of dollars North America EMEA Latin America Asia Other/ Eliminations Total Whirlpool Net sales 2016 11,147 5,148 3,191 1,424 (192 ) 20,718 2015 10,732 5,601 3,349 1,417 (208 ) 20,891 2014 10,634 3,905 4,686 816 (169 ) 19,872 Intersegment sales 2016 $ 162 $ 67 $ 196 $ 276 $ (701 ) $ — 2015 218 52 211 271 (752 ) — 2014 244 79 180 266 (769 ) — Depreciation and amortization 2016 $ 261 $ 204 $ 72 $ 63 $ 55 $ 655 2015 259 199 67 61 82 668 2014 263 104 86 29 78 560 Operating profit (loss) 2016 $ 1,284 $ 158 $ 207 $ 74 $ (369 ) $ 1,354 2015 1,252 188 184 80 (419 ) 1,285 2014 1,072 59 475 (21 ) (397 ) 1,188 Total assets 2016 $ 8,009 $ 7,497 $ 2,601 $ 2,788 $ (1,742 ) $ 19,153 2015 7,683 7,351 2,260 2,738 (1,022 ) 19,010 2014 7,736 7,597 2,917 2,734 (982 ) 20,002 Capital expenditures 2016 $ 199 $ 199 $ 105 $ 68 $ 89 $ 660 2015 243 220 106 47 73 689 2014 271 187 133 29 100 720

Quarterly Results of Operatio37

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	Three months ended Dec. 31 Sept. 30 Jun. 30 Mar. 31 Millions of dollars, except per share data 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net sales $ 5,656 $ 5,560 $ 5,248 $ 5,277 $ 5,198 $ 5,208 $ 4,616 $ 4,846 Cost of products sold 4,701 4,558 4,310 4,347 4,230 4,303 3,795 3,993 Operating profit 335 380 370 329 366 273 283 303 Interest and sundry (income) expense (16 ) 57 26 21 39 (42 ) 30 53 Net earnings 186 189 244 250 342 185 156 198 Net earnings available to Whirlpool 180 180 238 235 320 177 150 191 Per share of common stock: (1) Basic net earnings $ 2.40 $ 2.31 $ 3.14 $ 2.98 $ 4.20 $ 2.24 $ 1.94 $ 2.42 Diluted net earnings 2.36 2.28 3.10 2.95 4.15 2.21 1.92 2.38 Dividends 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.90 0.90 0.75 Market price range of common stock: (2) High $ 185.24 $ 167.72 $ 194.10 $ 186.82 $ 193.59 $ 202.50 $ 180.59 $ 217.11 Low 145.91 140.50 159.55 143.75 152.19 172.85 123.60 186.14 Close 181.77 146.87 162.16 147.26 166.64 173.05 180.34 202.06 (1) The quarterly earnings per share amounts will not necessarily add to the earnings per share computed for the year due to the method used in calculating per share data. (2) Composite price as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

Summary of Principal Accounti38

Summary of Principal Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)country	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Number of countries in which entity operates (in countries) | country	14
Restricted cash	$ 155,000,000	$ 191,000,000
Depreciation	584,000,000	594,000,000	$ 527,000,000
Gain (loss) on sale of property, plant, and equipment	0	0	0
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	0	0
Goodwill, impairment loss	0
Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets	0
Accounts payable outsourcing	1,300,000,000	1,200,000,000
Research and development expense	604,000,000	579,000,000	563,000,000
Advertising expense	366,000,000	310,000,000	$ 269,000,000
Machinery and Equipment
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Retirement of machinery	38,000,000	11,000,000
Other Current Assets
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	45,000,000	48,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets		451,000,000
Deferred tax liabilities		19,000,000
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Level 3 assets and liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Summary of Principal Accounti39

Summary of Principal Accounting Policies (Property) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land	$ 128	$ 131
Buildings	1,652	1,614
Machinery and equipment	8,085	7,982
Accumulated depreciation	(6,055)	(5,953)
Property plant and equipment, net	$ 3,810	$ 3,774
Building | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plan, and equipment, useful life	10 years
Building | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plan, and equipment, useful life	50 years
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plan, and equipment, useful life	3 years
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plan, and equipment, useful life	30 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible40

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Goodwill by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 2,956	$ 3,006
North America
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,734	1,732
EMEA
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	808	832
Latin America
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	4	3
Asia
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 410	$ 439

Goodwill and Other Intangible41

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	$ 954	$ 991
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(387)	(327)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	567	664
Intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill)	2,939	3,005
Total intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill)	2,552	2,678
Trademarks, indefinite lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trademarks, indefinite lives	1,985	2,014
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	617	632
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(237)	(200)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	$ 380	432
Customer relationships | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, useful life	3 years
Customer relationships | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, useful life	16 years
Patents and non-competes
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	$ 337	359
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(150)	(127)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	$ 187	$ 232
Patents and non-competes | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, useful life	1 year
Patents and non-competes | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, useful life	41 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible42

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Other Intangibles Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible amortization	$ 71	$ 74	$ 33

Goodwill and Other Intangible43

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,017	$ 68
2,018	65
2,019	62
2,020	62
2,021	$ 52

Fair Value Measurements - Other

Fair Value Measurements - Other Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Level 3 assets and liabilities	$ 0	$ 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair values of long-term debt (including current maturities)	$ 4,500,000,000	$ 4,000,000,000

Fair Value Measurements (Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	$ 29	$ 13
Net derivative contracts	41	(42)
Available for sale investments	16	25
Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	29	13
Net derivative contracts	0	0
Available for sale investments	16	25
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	0	0
Net derivative contracts	41	(42)
Available for sale investments	0	0
Total Cost Basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	29	13
Net derivative contracts	0	0
Available for sale investments	$ 4	$ 11

Inventories (Schedule of Invent

Inventories (Schedule of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished products	$ 2,070	$ 2,093
Raw materials and work in process	651	655
Gross inventories	2,721	2,748
Less: excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(98)	(129)
Total inventories	$ 2,623	$ 2,619
Percent of LIFO inventories to total inventories	37.00%	37.00%

Financing Arrangements (Summary

Financing Arrangements (Summary of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 4,436	$ 3,978
Less current maturities	560	508
Total long-term debt	3,876	3,470
Senior note - 6.5%, matured 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	0	$ 250
Stated interest rate		6.50%
Debentures - 7.75%, matured 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	0	$ 244
Stated interest rate		7.75%
Senior note - 1.35%, maturing 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 250	$ 250
Stated interest rate	1.35%	1.35%
Senior note - 1.65%, maturing 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 300	$ 300
Stated interest rate	1.65%	1.65%
Senior note - 4.5%, maturing 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 327	$ 345
Stated interest rate	4.50%	4.50%
Senior note - 2.4%, maturing 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 250	$ 250
Stated interest rate	2.40%	2.40%
Senior note - 0.625% maturing 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 525	$ 541
Stated interest rate	0.625%	0.625%
Senior note - 4.85%, maturing 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 300	$ 300
Stated interest rate	4.85%	4.85%
Senior note - 4.70%, maturing 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 300	$ 300
Stated interest rate	4.70%	4.70%
Senior note - 3.70%, maturing 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 250	$ 250
Stated interest rate	3.70%	3.70%
Senior note - 4.0%, maturing 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 300	$ 300
Stated interest rate	4.00%	4.00%
Senior note - 3.7%, maturing 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 350	$ 350
Stated interest rate	3.70%	3.70%
Senior note - 1.25% maturing 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 517	$ 0
Stated interest rate	1.25%
Senior note - 5.15% maturing 2043
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 249	$ 249
Stated interest rate	5.15%	5.15%
Senior note - 4.50% maturing 2046
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 496	$ 0
Stated interest rate	4.50%
Other
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 22	$ 49

Financing Arrangements (Summa48

Financing Arrangements (Summary of the Contractual Maturities of Debt Including Current Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2,017	$ 560
2,018	342
2,019	259
2,020	524
2,021	299
Thereafter	2,452
Long-term Debt	$ 4,436	$ 3,978

Financing Arrangements (Narrati

Financing Arrangements (Narrative) (Details)	May 17, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016BRL	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 02, 2016EUR (€)	Nov. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 15, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 15, 2016USD ($)	May 23, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Notes Matured 2016, 7.75 Percent Interest Rate | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount							$ 244,000,000
Stated interest rate							7.75%
Notes Matured 2016, 6.5 Percent Interest Rate | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount								$ 250,000,000
Stated interest rate								6.50%
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage		101.00%
Senior note - 4.50% maturing 2046
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Senior note - 4.50% maturing 2046 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount									$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate									4.50%
Senior note - 1.25% maturing 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		1.25%	1.25%	1.25%
Senior note - 1.25% maturing 2026 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount					€ 500,000,000	$ 555,000,000
Stated interest rate					1.25%	1.25%
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage		101.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 0						$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,500,000,000			2,500,000,000
Commitment fee percentage	0.125%
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital	0.60
Rolling twelve month coverage ratio, minimum	3
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.125%
Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Prime Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	0.125%
Revolving Credit Facility | Amended and Restated Short-Term Credit Agreement, September 25, 2015 | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 500,000,000
Foreign Line of Credit | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		€ 250,000,000		263,000,000
Letter of Credit Subfacility Maturing 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity			BRL 1,000,000,000	$ 307,000,000

Financing Arrangements (Notes P

Financing Arrangements (Notes Payable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes payable	$ 34	$ 20

Commitments and Contingencies51

Commitments and Contingencies (Legal Contingencies Narrative) (Details) BRL in Millions	12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)manufacturer	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2004USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016BRL	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
BEFIEX tax credits monetized	$ 0	$ 0
Outstanding BEFIEX tax assessment					BRL 1,800	$ 541,000,000
Number of manufacturers (manufacturer) | manufacturer	11
Brazil Tax Matters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
IPI tax credits recognized				$ 26,000,000
Special government program settlement			$ 34,000,000
Brazil tax assessment					232	71,000,000
CFC tax
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
CFC potential exposure					BRL 171	$ 52,000,000

Commitments and Contingencies52

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Product Warranty and Recall Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1	$ 493	$ 235
Issuances/accruals during the period	316	560
Settlements made during the period/other	(489)	(302)
Balance at December 31	320	493
Current portion			$ 258	$ 340
Non-current portion			62	153
Total	493	235	320	493
Product Warranty
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1	239	235
Issuances/accruals during the period	316	286
Settlements made during the period/other	(304)	(282)
Balance at December 31	251	239
Current portion			189	185
Non-current portion			62	54
Total	239	235	251	239
Legacy Product Warranty
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1	254	0
Issuances/accruals during the period	0	274
Settlements made during the period/other	(185)	(20)
Balance at December 31	69	254
Current portion			69	155
Non-current portion			0	99
Total	$ 254	$ 0	$ 69	$ 254

Commitments and Contingencies53

Commitments and Contingencies (Product Warranty Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		15 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)dryer_production_platform	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Cash expenditures related to corrective action			$ 489	$ 302
Damages from Product Defects
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Number of platforms related to Legacy Warranty Reserve (dryer_production_platform) | dryer_production_platform				2
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	€ 245					$ 274
Indesit Company S.p.A.
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Increase made to goodwill	€ 210	$ 235
Product warranty expense			$ 39
Cash expenditures related to corrective action					$ 162

Commitments and Contingencies54

Commitments and Contingencies (Guarantee Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Customer Lines Of Credit For Brazilian Subsidiary
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		$ 258,000,000	$ 260,000,000
Guarantees, fair value		0	0
Indebtedness And Lines of Credit For Various Consolidated Subsidiaries
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		2,400,000,000	2,000,000,000
Line of Credit
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		40,000,000	43,000,000
Guarantees, fair value		0	0
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value		$ 0	$ 0
Guarantor obligations, term	5 years

Commitments and Contingencies55

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
2,017	$ 206
2,018	170
2,019	141
2,020	118
2,021	96
Thereafter	205
Total noncancelable operating lease commitments	936
Rent expense	$ 234	$ 238	$ 228

Commitments and Contingencies56

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Purchase Obligations) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,017	$ 164
2,018	148
2,019	147
2,020	125
2,021	69
Thereafter	111
Total purchase obligations	$ 764

Hedges and Derivative Financi57

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)contract	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)contract	Dec. 31, 2015contract
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of interest rate derivatives held (in contract) | contract		0	0	0
Derivative net hedge ineffectiveness	$ 0
Derivative instruments, loss reclassification from Accumulated OCI to income, estimated net amount to be transferred			$ (38,000,000)
Net Investment Hedges
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of hedged item | €		€ 700
Notional Amount		€ 500	$ 527,000,000

Hedges and Derivative Financi58

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Net Investment Hedging) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015
Net Investment Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	€ 500	$ 527
Senior note - 0.625% maturing 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	0.625%	0.625%	0.625%

Hedges and Derivative Financi59

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Outstanding Derivative Contracts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative asset, current	$ 54	$ 54
Derivative asset, noncurrent	24	0
Total derivatives, hedge assets at fair value	78	54
Derivative liability, current	35	79
Derivative liability, noncurrent	2	17
Total derivatives, hedge liabilities at fair value	37	96
Derivatives accounted for as hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of hedge assets	39	32
Fair value of hedge liabilities	21	74
Derivatives accounted for as hedges | Foreign exchange forwards/options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	1,813	886
Fair value of hedge assets	32	31
Fair value of hedge liabilities	$ 10	$ 8
Maximum term of foreign exchange forwards/options, in months	58 months	12 months
Derivatives accounted for as hedges | Commodity swaps/options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 299	$ 322
Fair value of hedge assets	7	1
Fair value of hedge liabilities	$ 11	$ 66
Maximum term of commodity swaps/options, in months	36 months	33 months
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of hedge assets	$ 39	$ 22
Fair value of hedge liabilities	16	22
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges | Foreign exchange forwards/options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	3,262	2,886
Fair value of hedge assets	39	22
Fair value of hedge liabilities	$ 16	$ 21
Maximum term of foreign exchange forwards/options, in months	35 months	11 months
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges | Commodity swaps/options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 2	$ 7
Fair value of hedge assets	0	0
Fair value of hedge liabilities	$ 0	$ 1
Maximum term of commodity swaps/options, in months	2 months	6 months

Hedges and Derivative Financi60

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	$ 108	$ (25)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	35	(2)
Foreign exchange forwards/options
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges	26	29
Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign exchange forwards/options
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	27	77
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	66	56
Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity swaps/options
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	53	(102)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	(30)	(57)
Cash Flow Hedges | Interest rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	0	0
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	(1)	(1)
Net Investment Hedges | Foreign exchange forwards/options
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	28	0
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	$ 0	$ 0

Stockholders' Equity (Other Com

Stockholders' Equity (Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 5,674	$ 5,796	$ 5,034
Unrealized actuarial gain(loss) and prior service credit (cost)	70	79	233
Tax effect	(37)	30	80
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(68)	(501)	(546)
Ending balance	5,728	5,674	5,796
Foreign Currency
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(1,348)	(925)	(532)
Unrealized gain (loss)	(30)	(432)	(392)
Unrealized actuarial gain(loss) and prior service credit (cost)	0	0	0
Tax effect	(17)	0	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(47)	(432)	(397)
Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests	0	(9)	(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(47)	(423)	(393)
Ending balance	(1,395)	(1,348)	(925)
Derivative Instruments
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(30)	(7)	(6)
Unrealized gain (loss)	71	(23)	(1)
Unrealized actuarial gain(loss) and prior service credit (cost)	0	0	0
Tax effect	(26)	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	45	(23)	(1)
Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	45	(23)	(1)
Ending balance	15	(30)	(7)
Pension and Postretirement Liability
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(967)	(918)	(770)
Unrealized gain (loss)	0	0	0
Unrealized actuarial gain(loss) and prior service credit (cost)	70	79	233
Tax effect	6	30	85
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(64)	(49)	(148)
Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(64)	(49)	(148)
Ending balance	(1,031)	(967)	(918)
Marketable Securities
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	13	10	10
Unrealized gain (loss)	(2)	3	0
Unrealized actuarial gain(loss) and prior service credit (cost)	0	0	0
Tax effect	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2)	3	0
Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2)	3	0
Ending balance	11	13	10
Total
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(2,332)	(1,840)	(1,298)
Unrealized gain (loss)	39	(452)	(393)
Unrealized actuarial gain(loss) and prior service credit (cost)	70	79	233
Tax effect	(37)	30	80
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(68)	(501)	(546)
Less: Other comprehensive loss available to noncontrolling interests	0	(9)	(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(68)	(492)	(542)
Ending balance	$ (2,400)	$ (2,332)	$ (1,840)

Stockholders' Equity (Net Earni

Stockholders' Equity (Net Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share – net earnings available to Whirlpool	$ 180	$ 150	$ 180	$ 191	$ 320	$ 177	$ 238	$ 235	$ 888	$ 783	$ 650
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares (in shares)									76.1	78.7	78.3
Effect of dilutive securities – stock-based compensation (in shares)									1.1	1	1.3
Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted-average shares (in shares)									77.2	79.7	79.6
Anti-dilutive stock options/awards excluded from earnings per share (in shares)									0.3	0.2	0.2

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 18, 2016	Apr. 14, 2014
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Dividends paid, per share (USD per share)	$ 1	$ 0.90	$ 0.90	$ 0.75	$ 1	$ 0.90	$ 1	$ 0.90	$ 3.9	$ 3.45	$ 2.875
Stock repurchased during period, value									$ 506,000,000	$ 163,000,000
Common Stock | Share Repurchase Program 2014
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount													$ 500,000,000
Stock repurchased during period, shares (in shares)		1,507,100
Stock repurchased during period, value		$ 225,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount		$ 0
Common Stock | Share Repurchase Program 2016
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount												$ 1,000,000,000
Stock repurchased during period, shares (in shares)									1,749,600
Stock repurchased during period, value									$ 300,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 700,000,000								$ 700,000,000

Share-based Incentive Plans Sto

Share-based Incentive Plans Stock Options and Incentive Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense	$ 39,000,000	$ 52,000,000	$ 47,000,000
Share based compensation related income tax benefits recognized in earnings	14,000,000	$ 18,000,000	$ 16,000,000
Compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 49,000,000
Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	27 months
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)	5,800,000
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value (USD per share)	$ 31.21	$ 63.40	$ 42.09
Weighted average grant date fair value (USD per share)	$ 127.88	$ 155.37	$ 133.31
Total fair value, options vested in period	$ 33,000,000	$ 41,000,000	$ 25,000,000
Nonemployee director equity award	$ 125,000
Nonemployee director one-time shares granted (in shares)	1,000
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Terms of award	10 years
Intrinsic Value	$ 20,000,000	48,000,000	36,000,000
Tax benefit from stock options exercised	7,000,000	18,000,000	13,000,000
Proceeds from stock options exercised	$ 26,000,000	$ 38,000,000	$ 38,000,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Management
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Executives | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Executives | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	7 years
Performance Stock Units | Management
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Performance Stock Units | Management | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance measures	0.00%
Performance Stock Units | Management | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance measures	200.00%

Share-based Incentive Plans S65

Share-based Incentive Plans Stock Options and Incentive Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	1.20%	1.50%	1.50%
Expected volatility	33.50%	35.50%	38.20%
Expected dividend yield	2.80%	1.40%	1.80%
Expected option life, in years	5 years	5 years	5 years

Share-based Incentive Plans S66

Share-based Incentive Plans Stock Options and Incentive Plans (Stock Option Activity) (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of options outstanding at January 1 (in shares) | shares	1,938
Number of options granted (in shares) | shares	561
Number of options exercised (in shares) | shares	(249)
Number of options canceled or expired (in shares) | shares	(35)
Number of options outstanding at December 31 (in shares) | shares	2,215
Number of shares exercisable at December 31 (in shares) | shares	1,401
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted-average exercise price outstanding at January 1 (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 105.46
Weighted-average exercise price granted (USD per share) | $ / shares	132.66
Weighted-average exercise price exercised (USD per share) | $ / shares	103.11
Weighted-average exercise price canceled or expired (USD per share) | $ / shares	144.40
Weighted-average exercise price outstanding at December 31 (USD per share) | $ / shares	112
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Exercisable at December 31 (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 90.30

Share-based Incentive Plans S67

Share-based Incentive Plans Stock Options and Incentive Plans (Stock Options Outstanding, Additional Info) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of options (in shares) | shares	2,116
Number of shares exercisable at December 31 (in shares) | shares	1,401
Weighted-average exercise price per share (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 111.93
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Exercisable at December 31 (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 90.30
Aggregate intrinsic value | $	$ 156
Exercisable, intrinsic value | $	$ 131
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, in years	6 years
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, in years	5 years

Share-based Incentive Plans S68

Share-based Incentive Plans Stock Options and Incentive Plans (Stock Units) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested, at January 1 (in shares)	833
Granted (in shares)	314
Canceled (in shares)	(20)
Vested and transferred to unrestricted (in shares)	(312)
Non-vested, at December 31 (in shares)	815	833
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested, at January 1 (USD per share)	$ 125.71
Granted (USD per share)	127.88	$ 155.37	$ 133.31
Canceled (USD per share)	151.50
Vested and transferred to unrestricted (USD per share)	106.41
Non-vested, at December 31 (USD per share)	$ 134.21	$ 125.71

Restructuring Charges (Narrativ

Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	Dec. 30, 2016position	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring			$ 119	$ 202
Restructuring costs			173	201	$ 136
Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring			1	0
Restructuring costs			17	30
Other exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring			12	21
Restructuring costs			8	$ 23
Italy
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost | €		€ 241
Payments for restructuring		209	220
Italy | Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		179				$ 189
Italy | Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		25				26
Italy | Other exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		€ 37				39
UNITED KINGDOM
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost						88
Payments for restructuring			76
Restructuring, number of positions anticipated to be affected | position	500
Restructuring costs			$ 20
UNITED KINGDOM | Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost						65
UNITED KINGDOM | Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost						12
UNITED KINGDOM | Other exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost						$ 11

Restructuring Charges (Details)

Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	$ 51	$ 78
Charge to Earnings	173	201	$ 136
Cash Paid	(119)	(202)
Non-cash and Other	(18)	(29)
Revision of Estimate	0	3
December 31, 2015	87	51	78
Employee termination costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	30	58
Charge to Earnings	133	136
Cash Paid	(90)	(168)
Non-cash and Other	(2)	1
Revision of Estimate	0	3
December 31, 2015	71	30	58
Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	0	0
Charge to Earnings	17	30
Cash Paid	(1)	0
Non-cash and Other	(16)	(30)
Revision of Estimate	0	0
December 31, 2015	0	0	0
Facility exit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	3	4
Charge to Earnings	15	12
Cash Paid	(16)	(13)
Non-cash and Other	0	0
Revision of Estimate	0	0
December 31, 2015	2	3	4
Other exit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	18	16
Charge to Earnings	8	23
Cash Paid	(12)	(21)
Non-cash and Other	0	0
Revision of Estimate	0	0
December 31, 2015	$ 14	$ 18	$ 16

Restructuring Charges (By Segme

Restructuring Charges (By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 173	$ 201	$ 136
Operating Segments | North America
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	14
Operating Segments | EMEA
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	146
Operating Segments | Latin America
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	9
Operating Segments | Asia
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	3
Corporate / Other | Corporate / Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 1

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 24, 2014	Oct. 14, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Distribution of foreign earnings			$ 5
Income tax expense			$ 186	$ 209	$ 189
Effective income tax rate			35.00%
Undistributed foreign earnings			$ 4,600
Cash and cash equivalents			1,100
Operating loss carryforwards			3,500
Operating loss carryforwards, not subject to expiration			2,200
Foreign tax credit carryforwards			310	253
U.S. general business credit carryforwards, including Energy Tax Credits			964	1,010
Valuation allowance, deferred tax assets			150	286
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease)			(121)
Positions assumed in acquisitions			0	0	42
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense (benefit)			19	(5)	6
Unrecognized tax benefits			21
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued			42	63	63
Hefei Sanyo And Indesit
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Positions assumed in acquisitions					72
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense (benefit)					$ (31)
Whirlpool China
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Positions assumed in acquisitions	$ 62
Indesit Company S.p.A.
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Positions assumed in acquisitions		$ 10
Geographical, outside the United States
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			1,000
United States
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards			1,000
Net Operating Loss Carryforward
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax assets			128	239
Other Deferred Tax Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax assets			22	$ 47
Valuation Allowance Release
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease)			(163)
Additional Valuation Allowances
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease)			$ 42

Income Taxes (Schedule of Recon

Income Taxes (Schedule of Reconciliations Between Tax Expense and The Consolidated Effective Income Tax Rate for Earnings Before Income Taxes and Other Items - Tax Rates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 605	$ 555	$ 325
Foreign	509	476	556
Earnings before income taxes	1,114	1,031	881
Income tax computed at United States statutory rate	390	361	308
U.S. government tax incentives	(9)	(13)	(10)
Foreign government tax incentives, including BEFIEX	(11)	(19)	(46)
Foreign tax rate differential	(50)	(36)	(17)
U.S. foreign tax credits	(86)	(103)	(148)
Valuation allowances	(121)	(95)	9
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit	20	18	5
Foreign withholding taxes	36	16	16
U.S. tax on foreign dividends and subpart F income	63	57	56
Settlement of global tax audits	(40)	16	(5)
Changes in enacted tax rates	32	0	0
Other items, net	(38)	7	21
Total income tax expense	$ 186	$ 209	$ 189

Incomes Taxes (Income tax (bene

Incomes Taxes (Income tax (benefit) provision) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States, current federal tax expense (benefit)	$ 34	$ 98	$ 7
Current foreign tax expense (benefit)	167	181	182
Current state and local tax expense (benefit)	7	10	(2)
Current income tax expense (benefit)	208	289	187
United States, deferred federal income tax expense (benefit)	120	55	8
Deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit)	(154)	(143)	12
Deferred state and local income tax expense (benefit)	12	8	(18)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(22)	(80)	2
Total income tax expense	$ 186	$ 209	$ 189

Incomes Taxes (DTA and DTL) (De

Incomes Taxes (DTA and DTL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred tax liabilities
Intangibles	$ 765	$ 770
Property, net	199	175
LIFO inventory	59	57
Other	156	214
Total deferred tax liabilities	1,179	1,216
Deferred tax assets
U.S. general business credit carryforwards, including Energy Tax Credits	964	1,010
Pensions	322	315
Loss carryforwards	668	683
Postretirement obligations	144	168
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	310	253
Research and development capitalization	273	306
Employee payroll and benefits	111	164
Accrued expenses	106	133
Product warranty accrual	64	64
Receivable and inventory allowances	59	106
Other	344	353
Total deferred tax assets	3,365	3,555
Valuation allowances for deferred tax assets	(150)	(286)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances	3,215	3,269
Net deferred tax assets	$ 2,036	$ 2,053

Income Taxes (Schedule of Unrec

Income Taxes (Schedule of Unrecognized tax benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1	$ 143	$ 141	$ 113
Additions for tax positions of the current year	14	12	17
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1	27	4
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(33)	(25)	(23)
Settlements during the period	(20)	(5)	(11)
Positions assumed in acquisitions	0	0	42
Lapses of applicable statute of limitation	(3)	(7)	(1)
Balance, December 31	$ 102	$ 143	$ 141

Pension and Other Postretirem77

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			69 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Company match percentage				7.00%
Contributions				$ 77	$ 76	$ 71
Curtailment gain	$ 16	$ 47		$ 0	63	0
Cost of Sales
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Curtailment gain	$ 15	$ 43
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service requirement				10 years
Plan, age requirement				55 years
Decrease in postretirement obligations				$ 0	0
Postretirement benefit expense				11	12	16
Curtailment gain				$ (4)	0	0
United States Pension Benefits | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations				40.00%
United States Pension Benefits | Fixed Income Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations				60.00%
United States Pension Benefits | US Large-Cap Companies
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations				50.00%
United States Pension Benefits | International Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations				25.00%
United States Pension Benefits | US Mid and Small Cap Companies | United States
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations				13.00%
United States Pension Benefits | Venture Capital Funds
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations				12.00%
United States Pension Benefits | Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations				75.00%
United States Pension Benefits | US Treasury and Government
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target plan asset allocations				25.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Decrease in postretirement obligations			$ 138	$ 30	(8)
Postretirement benefit expense				10	(65)	(9)	$ 104
Curtailment gain				$ 0	$ 63	$ 0

Pension and Other Postretirem78

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Obligations and Funded Status at End of Year) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
United States Pension Benefits
Funded status
Fair value of plan assets	$ 2,664	$ 2,741	$ 3,042
Benefit obligations	3,415	3,470	3,796
Funded status	(751)	(729)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet
Noncurrent asset	0	0
Current liability	(14)	(10)
Noncurrent liability	(737)	(719)
Amount recognized	(751)	(729)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)
Net actuarial loss	1,426	1,404
Prior service (credit) cost	(7)	(11)
Amount recognized	1,419	1,393
Foreign Pension Benefits
Funded status
Fair value of plan assets	510	552	640
Benefit obligations	855	865	1,026
Funded status	(345)	(313)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet
Noncurrent asset	2	5
Current liability	(10)	(12)
Noncurrent liability	(337)	(306)
Amount recognized	(345)	(313)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)
Net actuarial loss	176	99
Prior service (credit) cost	(3)	(3)
Amount recognized	173	96
Other Postretirement Benefits
Funded status
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	0
Benefit obligations	376	441	$ 502
Funded status	(376)	(441)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet
Noncurrent asset	0	0
Current liability	(42)	(51)
Noncurrent liability	(334)	(390)
Amount recognized	(376)	(441)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)
Net actuarial loss	3	20
Prior service (credit) cost	(40)	(25)
Amount recognized	$ (37)	$ (5)

Pension and Other Postretirem79

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Change in Benefit Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, beginning of year		$ 3,470	$ 3,796
Service cost		3	3	$ 2
Interest cost		147	150	167
Plan participants’ contributions		0	0
Actuarial loss (gain)		92	(164)
Benefits paid		(286)	(315)
Plan amendments		0	0
Settlements / curtailment (gain)		(11)	0
Foreign currency exchange rates		0	0
Benefit obligation, end of year		3,415	3,470	3,796
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year		3,406	3,459
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, beginning of year		865	1,026
Service cost		5	5	5
Interest cost		27	31	22
Plan participants’ contributions		1	1
Actuarial loss (gain)		105	(11)
Benefits paid		(31)	(31)
Plan amendments		0	(3)
Settlements / curtailment (gain)		(16)	(66)
Foreign currency exchange rates		(101)	(87)
Benefit obligation, end of year		855	865	1,026
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year		816	806
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, beginning of year		441	502
Service cost		7	2	3
Interest cost		18	19	24
Plan participants’ contributions		6	7
Actuarial loss (gain)		(16)	(32)
Benefits paid		(54)	(55)
Plan amendments	$ (138)	(30)	8
Settlements / curtailment (gain)		0	0
Foreign currency exchange rates		4	(10)
Benefit obligation, end of year		$ 376	$ 441	$ 502

Pension and Other Postretirem80

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Change in Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 2,741	$ 3,042
Actual return on plan assets	206	(62)
Employer contribution	14	76
Plan participants’ contributions	0	0
Benefits paid	(286)	(315)
Other Adjustments	0	0
Settlements	(11)	0
Foreign currency exchange rates	0	0
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	2,664	2,741
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	552	640
Actual return on plan assets	47	16
Employer contribution	30	39
Plan participants’ contributions	1	1
Benefits paid	(31)	(31)
Other Adjustments	0	4
Settlements	(14)	(73)
Foreign currency exchange rates	(75)	(44)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	510	552
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	0	0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Employer contribution	48	48
Plan participants’ contributions	6	7
Benefits paid	(54)	(55)
Other Adjustments	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency exchange rates	0	0
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 0	$ 0

Pension and Other Postretirem81

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			69 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016
Amortization:
Curtailment gain	$ (16)	$ (47)	$ 0	$ (63)	$ 0
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost			3	3	2
Interest cost			147	150	167
Expected return on plan assets			(186)	(191)	(193)
Amortization:
Actuarial loss			46	53	43
Prior service cost (credit)			(3)	(3)	(3)
Curtailment gain			4	0	0
Settlement loss			0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost			11	12	16
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost			5	5	5
Interest cost			27	31	22
Expected return on plan assets			(30)	(33)	(16)
Amortization:
Actuarial loss			4	5	5
Prior service cost (credit)			0	0	1
Curtailment gain			(1)	0	0
Settlement loss			3	12	4
Net periodic benefit cost			8	20	21
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost			7	2	3
Interest cost			18	19	24
Expected return on plan assets			0	0	0
Amortization:
Actuarial loss			0	0	0
Prior service cost (credit)			(15)	(23)	(36)
Curtailment gain			0	(63)	0
Settlement loss			0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost			$ 10	$ (65)	$ (9)	$ 104

Pension and Other Postretirem82

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in OCI (Pre-Tax) in 2011) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Current year actuarial loss	$ 139	$ 55	$ 242
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	70	$ 79	$ 233
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Current year actuarial loss	73
Actuarial (loss) recognized during the year	(51)
Current year prior service cost (credit)	0
Prior service credit (cost) recognized during the year	3
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	25
Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	36
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Current year actuarial loss	83
Actuarial (loss) recognized during the year	(6)
Current year prior service cost (credit)	0
Prior service credit (cost) recognized during the year	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	77
Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	85
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Current year actuarial loss	(17)
Actuarial (loss) recognized during the year	0
Current year prior service cost (credit)	(30)
Prior service credit (cost) recognized during the year	15
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	(32)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)	$ (22)

Pension and Other Postretirem83

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Estimated Pre-Tax Amounts That Will Be Amortized from Accumulated OCI) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit (in years)	28 years
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Actuarial loss	$ 50
Prior service (credit)	(3)
Total	47
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Actuarial loss	7
Prior service (credit)	0
Total	7
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Actuarial loss	0
Prior service (credit)	(15)
Total	$ (15)

Pension and Other Postretirem84

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at end of year and net periodic cost) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.15%	4.45%
Rate of compensation increase	4.50%	4.50%
Discount rate used calculating net periodic benefit cost	4.45%	4.05%	4.95%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.00%	7.00%	7.25%
Rate of compensation increase used calculating net periodic benefit cost	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	2.64%	3.40%
Rate of compensation increase	3.08%	3.06%
Discount rate used calculating net periodic benefit cost	3.40%	3.32%	3.89%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	5.81%	5.63%	5.44%
Rate of compensation increase used calculating net periodic benefit cost	3.06%	3.23%	3.35%
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.42%	4.51%
Discount rate used calculating net periodic benefit cost	4.88%	4.74%	5.25%
Health care cost trend rate
Initial rate	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Ultimate rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%

Pension and Other Postretirem85

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Estimated impact of one percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rate) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Effect on total of service and interest cost	$ 0
Effect on total of service and interest cost	0
Effect on postretirement benefit obligations	3
Effect on postretirement benefit obligations	$ (2)

Pension and Other Postretirem86

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Expected Employer Contributions to Funded Plans) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
United States Pension Benefits
2017 expected contributions	$ 42
Foreign Pension Benefits
2017 expected contributions	$ 15

Pension and Other Postretirem87

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2,017	$ 295
2,018	272
2,019	269
2,020	259
2,021	255
2022-2026	1,162
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2,017	33
2,018	32
2,019	36
2,020	36
2,021	35
2022-2026	189
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2,017	42
2,018	34
2,019	34
2,020	33
2,021	32
2022-2026	$ 132

Pension and Other Postretirem88

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Fair Value of Plan Assets by Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 132	$ 156
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,174	3,293
Net asset value of plan assets	746	778
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	47	26
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | U.S. securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	455	494
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | International securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	163	212
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Domestic Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	892	909
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	190	160
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | U.S. Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14	13
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Foreign Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	454	472
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Mutual funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	64	59
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Common and Collective Funds, U.S. equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net asset value of plan assets	650	648
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Common and Collective Funds, International equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net asset value of plan assets	56	65
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Common and Collective Funds, Short-term investment fund
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net asset value of plan assets	30	55
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | U.S. private equity investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	104	120
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Diversified fund of funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14	21
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Emerging growth
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14	15
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Real estate
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net asset value of plan assets	10	10
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | All other investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	17	14
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	579	570
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	47	26
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | U.S. securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | International securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Domestic Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | U.S. Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14	13
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Foreign Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	454	472
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Mutual funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	64	59
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | U.S. private equity investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Diversified fund of funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | Emerging growth
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Quoted prices (Level 1) | All other investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,717	1,789
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | U.S. securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	455	494
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | International securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	163	212
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Domestic Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	892	909
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	190	160
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | U.S. Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Foreign Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Mutual funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | U.S. private equity investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Diversified fund of funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | Emerging growth
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Other significant observable inputs (Level 2) | All other investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	17	14
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	132	156
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | U.S. securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | International securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Domestic Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | U.S. Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Foreign Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Mutual funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | U.S. private equity investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	104	120
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Diversified fund of funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14	21
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | Emerging growth
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14	15
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Pension Plan | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | All other investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0

Pension and Other Postretirem89

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)) (Details) - Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 156
Realized gains (net)	16
Unrealized gains (net)	(9)
Purchases	2
Settlements	(33)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 132

Pension and Other Postretirem90

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (PBO and Fair Value of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 3,415	$ 3,470
Fair value of plan assets	2,664	2,741
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	759	776
Fair value of plan assets	$ 421	$ 469

Pension and Other Postretirem91

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 3,415	$ 3,470
Accumulated benefit obligation	3,406	3,459
Fair value of plan assets	2,664	2,741
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	720	730
Accumulated benefit obligation	699	690
Fair value of plan assets	$ 383	$ 424

Operating Segment Information92

Operating Segment Information (Net Sales and Long-Lived Assets by Country) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,656	$ 4,616	$ 5,560	$ 4,846	$ 5,198	$ 5,208	$ 5,248	$ 5,277	$ 20,718	$ 20,891	$ 19,872
Long-lived assets	9,318		9,458						9,318	9,458	9,591
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									9,901	9,189	9,064
Long-lived assets	4,587		4,558						4,587	4,558	4,529
Brazil
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									1,895	1,915	3,204
Long-lived assets	336		253						336	253	321
China
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									945	1,003	437
Long-lived assets	981		1,038						981	1,038	1,081
All Other Countries
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									7,977	8,784	7,167
Long-lived assets	$ 3,414		$ 3,609						$ 3,414	$ 3,609	$ 3,660

Operating Segment Information93

Operating Segment Information (Schedule of Operating Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 20,718	$ 20,891	$ 19,872
Depreciation and amortization									655	668	560
Operating profit (loss)	$ 335	$ 283	$ 380	$ 303	$ 366	$ 273	$ 370	$ 329	1,354	1,285	1,188
Total assets	19,153		19,010						19,153	19,010	20,002
Capital expenditures									660	689	720
Operating Segments | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									11,147	10,732	10,634
Depreciation and amortization									261	259	263
Operating profit (loss)									1,284	1,252	1,072
Total assets	8,009		7,683						8,009	7,683	7,736
Capital expenditures									199	243	271
Operating Segments | EMEA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									5,148	5,601	3,905
Depreciation and amortization									204	199	104
Operating profit (loss)									158	188	59
Total assets	7,497		7,351						7,497	7,351	7,597
Capital expenditures									199	220	187
Operating Segments | Latin America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,191	3,349	4,686
Depreciation and amortization									72	67	86
Operating profit (loss)									207	184	475
Total assets	2,601		2,260						2,601	2,260	2,917
Capital expenditures									105	106	133
Operating Segments | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,424	1,417	816
Depreciation and amortization									63	61	29
Operating profit (loss)									74	80	(21)
Total assets	2,788		2,738						2,788	2,738	2,734
Capital expenditures									68	47	29
Operating Segments | Other/ Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									(192)	(208)	(169)
Depreciation and amortization									55	82	78
Operating profit (loss)									(369)	(419)	(397)
Total assets	$ (1,742)		$ (1,022)						(1,742)	(1,022)	(982)
Capital expenditures									89	73	100
Other Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Other Eliminations | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									162	218	244
Other Eliminations | EMEA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									67	52	79
Other Eliminations | Latin America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									196	211	180
Other Eliminations | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									276	271	266
Other Eliminations | Other/ Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ (701)	$ (752)	$ (769)

Quarterly Results of Operatio94

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 5,656	$ 4,616	$ 5,560	$ 4,846	$ 5,198	$ 5,208	$ 5,248	$ 5,277	$ 20,718	$ 20,891	$ 19,872
Cost of products sold	4,701	3,795	4,558	3,993	4,230	4,303	4,310	4,347	17,036	17,201	16,477
Operating profit	335	283	380	303	366	273	370	329	1,354	1,285	1,188
Interest and sundry (income) expense	(16)	30	57	53	39	(42)	26	21	79	89	142
Net earnings	186	156	189	198	342	185	244	250	928	822	692
Net earnings available to Whirlpool	$ 180	$ 150	$ 180	$ 191	$ 320	$ 177	$ 238	$ 235	$ 888	$ 783	$ 650
Per share of common stock:
Basic net earnings (USD per share)	$ 2.40	$ 1.94	$ 2.31	$ 2.42	$ 4.20	$ 2.24	$ 3.14	$ 2.98	$ 11.67	$ 9.95	$ 8.30
Diluted net earnings (USD per share)	2.36	1.92	2.28	2.38	4.15	2.21	3.10	2.95	11.50	9.83	8.17
Dividends paid, per share (USD per share)	1	0.90	0.90	0.75	1	0.90	1	0.90	$ 3.9	$ 3.45	$ 2.875
Market price range of common stock
Stock price, high (USD per share)	185.24	180.59	167.72	217.11	193.59	202.50	194.10	186.82
Stock price, low (USD per share)	145.91	123.60	140.50	186.14	152.19	172.85	159.55	143.75
Stock price, closing price (USD per share)	$ 181.77	$ 180.34	$ 146.87	$ 202.06	$ 166.64	$ 173.05	$ 162.16	$ 147.26

Schedule II - Valuation and Q95

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 160	$ 154	$ 73
Charged to Costs and Expenses	57	5	76
Acquisition Impact	0	24	45
Charged to Other Accounts/Other	0	0	0
Deductions	(32)	(23)	(40)
Balance at End of Period	$ 185	$ 160	$ 154