Whirlpool (WHR) 10-Q 24 Oct 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 20, 2017
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-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		71,862,787

Consolidated Condensed Statemen

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 5,418	$ 5,248	$ 15,551	$ 15,062
Expenses
Cost of products sold	4,503	4,308	12,934	12,330
Gross margin	915	940	2,617	2,732
Selling, general and administrative	521	519	1,546	1,535
Intangible amortization	18	18	52	54
Restructuring costs	45	29	150	116
Operating profit	331	374	869	1,027
Other (income) expense
Interest and sundry (income) expense	21	30	69	103
Interest expense	42	39	122	118
Earnings before income taxes	268	305	678	806
Income tax (benefit) expense	(4)	61	69	64
Net earnings	272	244	609	742
Less: Net earnings (loss) available to noncontrolling interests	(4)	6	(9)	34
Net earnings available to Whirlpool	$ 276	$ 238	$ 618	$ 708
Per share of common stock
Basic net earnings available to Whirlpool (USD per share)	$ 3.78	$ 3.14	$ 8.36	$ 9.26
Diluted net earnings available to Whirlpool (USD per share)	3.72	3.10	8.23	9.16
Dividends declared (USD per share)	$ 1.1	$ 1	$ 3.2	$ 2.9
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)
Basic (in shares)	72.9	75.7	73.9	76.4
Diluted (in shares)	74	76.9	75.1	77.5
Comprehensive income	$ 286	$ 289	$ 694	$ 900

Consolidated Condensed Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,087	$ 1,085
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $171 and $185, respectively	3,102	2,711
Inventories	3,345	2,623
Prepaid and other current assets	1,115	920
Total current assets	8,649	7,339
Property, net of accumulated depreciation of $6,741 and $6,055, respectively	3,865	3,810
Goodwill	3,093	2,956
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $455 and $387, respectively	2,604	2,552
Deferred income taxes	2,322	2,154
Other noncurrent assets	305	342
Total assets	20,838	19,153
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	4,728	4,416
Accrued expenses	677	649
Accrued advertising and promotions	792	742
Employee compensation	428	390
Notes payable	1,442	34
Current maturities of long-term debt	671	560
Other current liabilities	898	871
Total current liabilities	9,636	7,662
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt	3,669	3,876
Pension benefits	1,015	1,074
Postretirement benefits	346	334
Other noncurrent liabilities	485	479
Total noncurrent liabilities	5,515	5,763
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $1 par value, 250 million shares authorized, 112 million and 111 million shares issued, and 72 million and 74 million shares outstanding, respectively	112	111
Additional paid-in capital	2,733	2,672
Retained earnings	7,697	7,314
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,316)	(2,400)
Treasury stock, 40 million and 37 million shares, respectively	(3,474)	(2,924)
Total Whirlpool stockholders’ equity	4,752	4,773
Noncontrolling interests	935	955
Total stockholders’ equity	5,687	5,728
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 20,838	$ 19,153

Consolidated Condensed Balance4

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 171	$ 185
Accumulated depreciation	6,741	6,055
Accumulated amortization	$ 455	$ 387
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)	112,000,000	111,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	72,000,000	74,000,000
Treasury stock (in shares)	40,000,000	37,000,000

Consolidated Condensed Stateme5

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 609	$ 742
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	487	496
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(259)	(438)
Inventories	(589)	(518)
Accounts payable	107	(187)
Accrued advertising and promotions	18	(38)
Accrued expenses and current liabilities	(154)	72
Taxes deferred and payable, net	(144)	(149)
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits	(85)	(53)
Employee compensation	49	(30)
Other	(72)	(72)
Cash used in operating activities	(33)	(175)
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(371)	(360)
Proceeds from sale of assets and business	5	55
Change in restricted cash	51	14
Investment in related businesses	(35)	(10)
Other	1	(2)
Cash used in investing activities	(349)	(303)
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt	0	491
Repayments of long-term debt	(261)	(507)
Net proceeds from short-term borrowings	1,365	1,369
Dividends paid	(235)	(221)
Repurchase of common stock	(550)	(425)
Common stock issued	33	24
Other	(17)	(2)
Cash provided by financing activities	335	729
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	49	2
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	2	253
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,085	772
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 1,087	$ 1,025

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	BASIS OF PRESENTATION General Information The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information or footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. As a result, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . Management believes that the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods. We have eliminated all material intercompany transactions in our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. 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. 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. We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Certain prior year amounts in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. Out of Period Adjustment During the third quarter of 2017, we finalized our prior period recorded adjustments in our Asia operating segment primarily related to trade promotion and increased accruals by $3 million . The 2017 net impact of these out of period adjustments was a decrease to net sales of approximately $35 million and an increase to other operating expenses of approximately $8 million , before tax. These adjustments resulted in a decrease to net earnings available to Whirlpool of approximately $16 million and a decrease of $0.22 in diluted earnings per share. We determined that the impact was immaterial to prior periods and this reporting period. Adoption of New Accounting Standards In 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost". The guidance in ASU 2017-07 requires that the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost for pension and postretirement benefits is recorded in the same income statement line items as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. Service cost is included in cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense. The other components of net periodic pension cost and postretirement benefits cost are recorded in interest and sundry (income) expense in 2017. We retrospectively adopted the new accounting standard in the first quarter of 2017. For the full year ended December 31, 2016 , the reclassification of other components of net periodic cost, from cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense resulted in an increase in operating profit of approximately $14 million with an offset to interest and sundry (income) expense. For the full year ended December 31, 2015 , the reclassification of other components of net periodic cost from cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense resulted in a decrease in operating profit of approximately $43 million with an offset to interest and sundry (income) expense. The reclassifications were calculated based on previously disclosed amounts. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income have been recast to reflect the retrospective adoption of this standard. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting". The guidance simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification of excess tax benefits in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early-adopt ASU 2016-09 in the fourth quarter of 2016 retrospectively to January 1, 2016. For the period ended September 30, 2016, there was no material impact to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding or earnings per share ("EPS"). The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income have been recast to reflect the retrospective adoption of this standard. All other new issued and effective accounting standards during 2017 were not relevant or material to the Company. Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities". The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any interim period after issuance. All transition requirements and elections should be applied to hedging relationships existing (that is, hedging relationships in which the hedging instrument has not expired, been sold, terminated, or exercised or the entity has not removed the designation of the hedging relationship) on the date of adoption. The effect of adoption should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment". The guidance in ASU 2017-04 eliminates the requirement to determine the fair value of individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit to measure goodwill impairment. Under the amendments in the new ASU, goodwill impairment testing will be performed by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognizing an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The new standard is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and should be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for annual or interim goodwill impairment testing performed after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. 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. In 2016, we established a global project management team to analyze the impact of this standard by reviewing our current accounting policies and practices in each operating segment to identify potential impacts that would result from the application of this standard. We determined changes are required to our business processes, systems and controls to effectively report leases 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 2019. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period and is to be applied using one of two retrospective application methods, with early application permitted for fiscal reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Based on our evaluation, we will adopt the requirements of the new standard on January 1, 2018 and anticipate using the modified retrospective transition method. Under the modified retrospective method, we will recognize the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The comparative information will not be restated and will continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. Presented below is the status of the process we have utilized for the adoption of the new standard and the significant implementation matters addressed: • We established a global cross-functional project management implementation team to assess all potential impacts of this standard. • We are 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 are determining key factors from the five step process to recognize revenue as prescribed by the new standard that may be applicable to each of our business units that roll up into our four segments. • Customers and contracts from each business unit were identified. • Evaluation of the contract provisions and the comparison of historical accounting policies and practices to the requirements of the new standard (including the related qualitative disclosures regarding the potential impact of the effects of the accounting policies we expect to apply and a comparison to our current revenue recognition policies), is in process. We expect to complete this process prior to the filing of, and make disclosures in, the 2017 Form 10-K. Based on our evaluation, we determined no significant changes are required to our business processes, systems and controls to effectively report revenue recognition under the new standard. Adoption of the new standard is not expected to materially change the timing or amount of revenue recognized in 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) 2016-01 Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities January 1, 2018 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments January 1, 2018 2016-16 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory January 1, 2018 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash January 1, 2018 (a) Represents date standard becomes effective as indicated in the respective ASU. All other issued and not yet effective accounting standards are not relevant or material to the Company.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
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 September 30, 2017 . Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: Fair Value Total Cost Basis Level 1 Level 2 Total Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Money market funds (1) $ 32 $ 29 $ 32 $ 29 $ — $ — $ 32 $ 29 Net derivative contracts — — — — (84 ) 41 (84 ) 41 Available for sale investments 6 4 23 16 — — 23 16 (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 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , and was estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (Level 2 input).

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES The following table summarizes our inventory for the periods presented: Millions of dollars September 30, December 31, Finished products $ 2,729 $ 2,070 Raw materials and work in process 715 651 3,444 2,721 Less: excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost (99 ) (98 ) Total inventories $ 3,345 $ 2,623 LIFO inventories represented 37% of total inventories at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .

Property, Plant & Equipment

Property, Plant & Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant & Equipment	PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT The following table summarizes our property, plant and equipment as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : Millions of dollars September 30, December 31, Land $ 126 $ 128 Buildings 1,683 1,652 Machinery and equipment 8,797 8,085 Accumulated depreciation (6,741 ) (6,055 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 3,865 $ 3,810 During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we disposed of buildings, machinery and equipment no longer in use with a net book value of $34 million .

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Debt On September 27, 2017, Whirlpool Corporation exercised its commitment increase and term extension rights under the Third Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement (the “Amended Long-Term Facility”) by and among the Company, certain other borrowers, the lenders referred to therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, and Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agent. In connection with this exercise, the Company entered into a Consent to Commitment Increase agreement with the Administrative Agent , which increases aggregate borrowing capacity under the Amended Long-Term Facility from $2.5 billion to $3.0 billion , and the Administrative Agent received extension request consents from a majority of lenders, which extends the termination date of the Amended Long-Term Facility by one year, to May 17, 2022. All other terms of the Amended Long-Term Facility remain unchanged. 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 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 our 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. On March 1, 2017, $250 million of 1.35% senior notes matured and were repaid. On July 15, 2016, $244 million of 7.75% notes matured and were repaid. On June 15, 2016, $250 million of 6.50% senior 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. Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2014, we assumed €300 million (approximately $363 million as of the date of acquisition) principal amount of guaranteed notes due on April 26, 2018 from the Indesit acquisition. Whirlpool has agreed to be a guarantor of these notes. In addition to the committed $3.0 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 $295 million at September 30, 2017 and $263 million at December 31, 2016 ), maturing in 2019. The committed credit facilities in Brazil provide borrowings up to 1.0 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $316 million at September 30, 2017 and $307 million at December 31, 2016 ) , maturing through 2018. We had no borrowings outstanding under the committed credit facilities at September 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 . Notes Payable Notes payable, which consist of short-term borrowings payable to banks or commercial paper, are generally used to fund working capital requirements. The fair value of our notes payable approximates the carrying amount due to the short maturity of these obligations. The following table summarizes the carrying value of notes payable at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Millions of dollars September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Commercial paper $ 1,138 $ — Short-term borrowings to banks 304 34 Total notes payable $ 1,442 $ 34

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 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 September 30, 2017 , 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 statements 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 reduce Brazilian federal excise taxes on domestic sales, resulting in an increase in the operations' recorded net sales, as the credits are 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. 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. In the third quarter of 2017, the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that the reinstituted index should be given retroactive effect for the July 2009 to December 2013 period, which decision may be appealed by the Brazilian government. Based on this ruling, we are entitled to recognize $72 million in additional credits. We monetized $14 million of BEFIEX credits during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and sold the right to certain court awarded attorney fees to a third party. As of September 30, 2017, $58 million BEFIEX credits remain to be monetized. 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 September 30, 2017 . 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 1.9 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $584 million as of September 30, 2017 ). 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 239 million Brazilian reais (approximately $76 million as of September 30, 2017 ), 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 September 30, 2017 , 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 220 million Brazilian reais (approximately $69 million as of September 30, 2017 ). 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 no t accrued any amount related to these assessments as of September 30, 2017 . 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. We also filed a legal action to recover certain social integration and social contribution taxes paid over gross sales including ICMS receipts, which is a form of Value Added Tax in Brazil. While the Company’s recovery with respect to this litigation may be material, there is substantial uncertainty about both the amount and timing of any recovery. 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 statements 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 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 statements. 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 Condensed Financial Statements, the resolution of this matter could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements 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 Condensed 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 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Balance at January 1 $ 251 $ 239 $ 69 $ 254 $ 320 $ 493 Issuances/accruals during the period 251 228 1 — 252 228 Settlements made during the period/other (226 ) (218 ) (70 ) (145 ) (296 ) (363 ) Balance at September 30 $ 276 $ 249 $ — $ 109 $ 276 $ 358 Current portion $ 203 $ 188 $ — $ 109 $ 203 $ 297 Non-current portion 73 61 — — 73 61 Total $ 276 $ 249 $ — $ 109 $ 276 $ 358 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). 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. Cash settlements related to this corrective action are recognized in other operating activities in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows. In the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , Whirlpool had $61 million of cash settlements made related to the corrective action, which is substantially complete and any remaining charges related to legacy product warranty will be recorded under product warranty. 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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the guaranteed amounts totaled $268 million and $258 million , respectively. 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 $2.7 billion and $2.4 billion as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Our total outstanding bank indebtedness under guarantees was $102 million at September 30, 2017 and $32 million December 31, 2016 , respectively. We have guaranteed a $37 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 2016 and 2017 by Harbor Shores and reduced to $40 million and $37 million , respectively. The fair value of the guarantee was nominal at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. 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.

Hedges and Derivative Financial

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
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, fair value hedges or net investment. 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 this 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 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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , there were no outstanding interest rate 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 The following table summarizes our foreign currency denominated debt and foreign exchange forwards/options designated as net investment hedges at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : Notional (Local) Notional (USD) Maturity 2017 2016 2017 2016 Instrument Senior note - 0.625% € 500 € 500 $ 591 $ 527 March 2020 Commercial Paper € 300 € — $ 354 $ — October 2017 Foreign exchange forwards/options MXN 7,200 MXN 0 $ 396 $ — August 2022 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 other comprehensive income (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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , there was no ineffectiveness on hedges designated as net investment hedges. The following table summarizes our outstanding derivative contracts and their effects on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : Fair Value of Type (1) Notional Amount Hedge Assets Hedge Liabilities Maximum Term (Months) Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Derivatives accounted for as hedges Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 3,257 $ 1,813 $ 9 $ 32 $ 108 $ 10 (CF/NI) 59 58 Commodity swaps/options 280 299 28 7 1 11 (CF) 39 36 Total derivatives accounted for as hedges $ 37 $ 39 $ 109 $ 21 Derivatives not accounted for as hedges Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 3,190 $ 3,262 $ 24 $ 39 $ 36 $ 16 N/A 36 35 Commodity swaps/options 1 2 — — — — N/A 8 2 Total derivatives not accounted for as hedges 24 39 36 16 Total derivatives $ 61 $ 78 $ 145 $ 37 Current $ 52 $ 54 $ 82 $ 35 Noncurrent 9 24 63 2 Total derivatives $ 61 $ 78 $ 145 $ 37 (1) Derivatives accounted for as hedges are considered either cash flow (CF) or net investment (NI) hedges in 2017. During 2016, foreign exchange derivatives accounted for as hedges were classified as cash flow (CF) hedges. The following tables summarize the effects of derivative instruments on our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Gain (Loss) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1) Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ (49 ) $ 9 $ (34 ) $ (1 ) (a) Commodity swaps/options 18 (2 ) 11 (6 ) (a) Interest rate derivatives — — (1 ) — (b) Net Investment Hedges Foreign currency (23 ) — — — $ (54 ) $ 7 $ (24 ) $ (7 ) Three Months Ended September 30, Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges (2) Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars 2017 2016 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ (21 ) $ (9 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, Gain (Loss) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1) Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 Foreign exchange $ (109 ) $ 3 $ (76 ) $ 11 (a) Commodity swaps/options 35 19 29 (30 ) (a) Interest rate derivatives — — (1 ) — (b) Net Investment Hedges Foreign currency (63 ) — — — $ (137 ) $ 22 $ (48 ) $ (19 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges (2) Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars 2017 2016 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ (100 ) $ (43 ) (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 for the periods ended September 30 , 2017 and 2016 . There were no hedges designated as fair value for the periods ended September 30 , 2017 and 2016 . 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 nominal at September 30, 2017 .

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table summarizes our other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects for the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 Millions of dollars Pre-tax Tax Effect Net Pre-tax Tax Effect Net Currency translation adjustments $ 20 $ — $ 20 $ 25 $ — $ 25 Cash flow and net investment hedges (22 ) 10 (12 ) 23 (9 ) 14 Pension and other postretirement benefits plans (15 ) 14 (1 ) 10 (3 ) 7 Available for sale securities 7 — 7 (1 ) — (1 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (10 ) 24 14 57 (12 ) 45 Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) available to noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool $ (12 ) $ 24 $ 12 $ 57 $ (12 ) $ 45 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 Millions of dollars Pre-tax Tax Effect Net Pre-tax Tax Effect Net Currency translation adjustments $ 96 $ — $ 96 $ 81 $ — $ 81 Cash flow and net investment hedges (47 ) 17 (30 ) 61 (20 ) 41 Pension and other postretirement benefits plans 5 7 12 62 (22 ) 40 Available for sale securities 7 — 7 (4 ) — (4 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 61 24 85 200 (42 ) 158 Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) available to noncontrolling interests 1 — 1 2 — 2 Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool $ 60 $ 24 $ 84 $ 198 $ (42 ) $ 156 Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table provides the reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by component, which was included in net earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 : Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Millions of dollars (Gain) Loss Reclassified (Gain) Loss Reclassified Classification in Earnings Cash flow hedges, pre-tax $ 24 $ 48 Cost of products sold Pension and postretirement benefits, pre-tax 9 30 Interest and sundry (income) expense The following table summarizes the changes in stockholders’ equity for the period presented: Millions of dollars Total Whirlpool Common Stockholders Noncontrolling Interests Stockholders' equity, December 31, 2016 $ 5,728 $ 4,773 $ 955 Net earnings (loss) 609 618 (9 ) Other comprehensive income 85 84 1 Comprehensive income (loss) 694 702 (8 ) Common stock 1 1 — Treasury stock (550 ) (550 ) — Additional paid-in capital 61 61 — Dividends declared on common stock (247 ) (235 ) (12 ) Stockholders' equity, September 30, 2017 $ 5,687 $ 4,752 $ 935 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 for the periods presented were calculated as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Millions of dollars and shares 2017 2016 2017 2016 Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - Net earnings available to Whirlpool $ 276 $ 238 $ 618 $ 708 Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares 72.9 75.7 73.9 76.4 Effect of dilutive securities – share-based compensation 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.1 Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted-average shares 74.0 76.9 75.1 77.5 Anti-dilutive stock options/awards excluded from earnings per share 0.5 0.3 0.6 0.3 Share Repurchase Program On April 18, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 billion . During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we repurchased 3,087,801 shares under this share repurchase program at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $550 million . As of September 30, 2017 , there were approximately $150 million in remaining funds authorized under this program, which has no expiration date. On July 25, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase program of up to $2 billion , which has no expiration date. Share repurchases are made from time to time on the open market as conditions warrant. These programs do not obligate us to repurchase any of our shares .

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
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: 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 $211 million as of September 30, 2017 ) in employee-related costs, €25 million (approximately $30 million as of September 30, 2017 ) in asset impairment costs, and €37 million (approximately $44 million as of September 30, 2017 ) in other associated costs in connection with these actions. We expect these actions will be complete in 2019. We estimate €209 million (approximately $247 million as of September 30, 2017 ) of the estimated €241 million (approximately $285 million as of September 30, 2017 ) total cost will result in cash expenditures. On January 24, 2017 the Company and certain of its 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 Company's 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-U.K. consumer needs in Lodz, Poland. The Company anticipates that approximately 500 positions would be impacted by these actions. The Company expects these actions to be substantially complete in 2018. The Company estimates that it will incur approximately €59 million (approximately $70 million as of September 30, 2017 ) in employee-related costs, approximately €11 million (approximately $13 million as of September 30, 2017 ) in asset impairment costs, and approximately €10 million (approximately $12 million as of September 30, 2017 ) in other associated costs in connection with these actions. The Company estimates that approximately €69 million (approximately $82 million as of September 30, 2017 ) of the estimated €79 million (approximately $93 million as of September 30, 2017 ) total cost will result in future cash expenditures. The following table summarizes the change to our restructuring liability for the period ended September 30, 2017 : Millions of dollars December 31, Charge to Earnings Cash Paid Non-cash and Other September 30, Employee termination costs $ 71 $ 96 $ (85 ) $ — $ 82 Asset impairment costs — 23 — (23 ) — Facility exit costs 2 18 (17 ) — 3 Other exit costs 14 13 (11 ) 10 26 Total $ 87 $ 150 $ (113 ) $ (13 ) $ 111 The following table summarizes the restructuring charges by operating segment as of September 30, 2017 : Millions of dollars September 30, North America $ 10 EMEA 122 Latin America 7 Asia 3 Corporate / Other 8 Total $ 150

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Income tax benefit was $4 million and income tax expense was $69 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , respectively, compared to income tax expense of $61 million and $64 million in the same periods of 2016 . For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , changes in the effective tax rate from the prior period include tax planning and related valuation allowance releases. The Company plans to distribute certain foreign earnings during 2017 and over the next several years. The 2017 distribution is forecasted to result in tax benefits that have been included in the Company's estimated annual and third quarter effective tax rate. The tax benefit on distributions that may be made in 2018 and beyond has not been recorded largely due to the distribution's contingent nature. The tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 has been disclosed in the Company's effective tax rate reconciliation. The following table summarizes the difference between income tax (benefit) expense at the United States statutory rate of 35% and the income tax (benefit) expense at effective worldwide tax rates for the respective periods: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 Earnings before income taxes $ 268 $ 305 $ 678 $ 806 Income tax (benefit) expense computed at United States statutory tax rate 94 107 237 282 Valuation allowances (releases) (84 ) (59 ) (77 ) (164 ) Audits and settlements 7 (3 ) 1 (35 ) U.S. foreign income items, net of credits (17 ) 4 (70 ) (6 ) Foreign government tax incentive (4 ) (2 ) (7 ) (5 ) Other — 14 (15 ) (8 ) Income tax (benefit) expense computed at effective worldwide tax rates $ (4 ) $ 61 $ 69 $ 64 At the end of each interim period, we make our best estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year and the impact of discrete items, if any, and adjust the quarterly rate as necessary.

Pension and Other Postretiremen

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension cost and the cost of other postretirement benefits for the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, United States Foreign Other Postretirement Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 34 37 6 7 4 5 Expected return on plan assets (43 ) (47 ) (8 ) (7 ) — — Amortization: Actuarial loss 12 12 2 1 — — Prior service credit (1 ) — — — (4 ) (3 ) Settlement and curtailment loss — — — 1 — — Net periodic cost $ 3 $ 3 $ 1 $ 3 $ 1 $ 3 Nine Months Ended September 30, United States Foreign Other Postretirement Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 4 $ 5 $ 5 Interest cost 101 111 17 21 12 13 Expected return on plan assets (131 ) (140 ) (23 ) (23 ) — — Amortization: Actuarial loss 37 35 5 3 — — Prior service credit (2 ) (2 ) — — (11 ) (11 ) Settlement and curtailment loss — — 1 1 — — Net periodic cost $ 7 $ 6 $ 4 $ 6 $ 6 $ 7 The following table summarizes the net periodic cost recognized in operating profit and interest and sundry (income) expense for the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, United States Foreign Other Postretirement Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating profit (loss) $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest and sundry (income) expense 2 2 — 2 — 2 Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ 3 $ 3 $ 1 $ 3 $ 1 $ 3 Nine Months Ended September 30, United States Foreign Other Postretirement Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating profit (loss) $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 4 $ 5 $ 5 Interest and sundry (income) expense 5 4 — 2 1 2 Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ 7 $ 6 $ 4 $ 6 $ 6 $ 7 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 $103 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 final result 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.

Operating Segment Information

Operating Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
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 or decision making group evaluates performance based upon each segment’s operating income, which is defined as income before interest and sundry (income) expense, interest expense, income taxes, and noncontrolling interests. 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 corporate 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. The tables below summarize performance by operating segment for the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, OPERATING SEGMENTS North EMEA Latin Asia Other/ Total Net sales 2017 $ 2,989 $ 1,268 $ 849 $ 357 $ (45 ) $ 5,418 2016 2,850 1,319 800 338 (59 ) 5,248 Intersegment sales 2017 45 36 45 82 (208 ) — 2016 41 16 50 82 (189 ) — Depreciation and amortization 2017 64 47 21 22 14 168 2016 65 66 19 15 (1 ) 164 Operating profit (loss) 2017 350 11 53 2 (85 ) 331 2016 346 40 46 15 (73 ) 374 Total assets September 30, 2017 8,777 8,367 2,909 2,883 (2,098 ) (a) 20,838 December 31, 2016 8,009 7,497 2,601 2,788 (1,742 ) (a) 19,153 Capital expenditures 2017 46 46 28 28 13 161 2016 43 37 28 26 20 154 Nine Months Ended September 30, OPERATING SEGMENTS North EMEA Latin Asia Other/ Total Net sales 2017 $ 8,540 $ 3,501 $ 2,515 $ 1,134 $ (139 ) $ 15,551 2016 8,020 3,788 2,331 1,072 (149 ) 15,062 Intersegment sales 2017 136 80 142 220 (578 ) — 2016 128 47 153 217 (545 ) — Depreciation and amortization 2017 193 136 63 53 42 487 2016 199 155 53 48 41 496 Operating profit (loss) 2017 991 (6 ) 180 (7 ) (289 ) 869 2016 936 141 139 56 (245 ) 1,027 Total assets September 30, 2017 8,777 8,367 2,909 2,883 (2,098 ) (a) 20,838 December 31, 2016 8,009 7,497 2,601 2,788 (1,742 ) (a) 19,153 Capital expenditures 2017 122 82 76 61 30 371 2016 114 82 71 41 52 360 (a) Includes eliminations of intersegment transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business.

Basis of Presentation Significa

Basis of Presentation Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
General Information	General Information The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information or footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. As a result, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . Management believes that the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods.
Consolidation	We have eliminated all material intercompany transactions in our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. 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. 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. We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Reclassifications	Certain prior year amounts in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards and Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective	Adoption of New Accounting Standards In 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost". The guidance in ASU 2017-07 requires that the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost for pension and postretirement benefits is recorded in the same income statement line items as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. Service cost is included in cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense. The other components of net periodic pension cost and postretirement benefits cost are recorded in interest and sundry (income) expense in 2017. We retrospectively adopted the new accounting standard in the first quarter of 2017. For the full year ended December 31, 2016 , the reclassification of other components of net periodic cost, from cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense resulted in an increase in operating profit of approximately $14 million with an offset to interest and sundry (income) expense. For the full year ended December 31, 2015 , the reclassification of other components of net periodic cost from cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense resulted in a decrease in operating profit of approximately $43 million with an offset to interest and sundry (income) expense. The reclassifications were calculated based on previously disclosed amounts. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income have been recast to reflect the retrospective adoption of this standard. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting". The guidance simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification of excess tax benefits in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early-adopt ASU 2016-09 in the fourth quarter of 2016 retrospectively to January 1, 2016. For the period ended September 30, 2016, there was no material impact to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding or earnings per share ("EPS"). The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income have been recast to reflect the retrospective adoption of this standard. All other new issued and effective accounting standards during 2017 were not relevant or material to the Company. Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities". The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any interim period after issuance. All transition requirements and elections should be applied to hedging relationships existing (that is, hedging relationships in which the hedging instrument has not expired, been sold, terminated, or exercised or the entity has not removed the designation of the hedging relationship) on the date of adoption. The effect of adoption should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment". The guidance in ASU 2017-04 eliminates the requirement to determine the fair value of individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit to measure goodwill impairment. Under the amendments in the new ASU, goodwill impairment testing will be performed by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognizing an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The new standard is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and should be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for annual or interim goodwill impairment testing performed after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. 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. In 2016, we established a global project management team to analyze the impact of this standard by reviewing our current accounting policies and practices in each operating segment to identify potential impacts that would result from the application of this standard. We determined changes are required to our business processes, systems and controls to effectively report leases 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 2019. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period and is to be applied using one of two retrospective application methods, with early application permitted for fiscal reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Based on our evaluation, we will adopt the requirements of the new standard on January 1, 2018 and anticipate using the modified retrospective transition method. Under the modified retrospective method, we will recognize the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The comparative information will not be restated and will continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. Presented below is the status of the process we have utilized for the adoption of the new standard and the significant implementation matters addressed: • We established a global cross-functional project management implementation team to assess all potential impacts of this standard. • We are 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 are determining key factors from the five step process to recognize revenue as prescribed by the new standard that may be applicable to each of our business units that roll up into our four segments. • Customers and contracts from each business unit were identified. • Evaluation of the contract provisions and the comparison of historical accounting policies and practices to the requirements of the new standard (including the related qualitative disclosures regarding the potential impact of the effects of the accounting policies we expect to apply and a comparison to our current revenue recognition policies), is in process. We expect to complete this process prior to the filing of, and make disclosures in, the 2017 Form 10-K. Based on our evaluation, we determined no significant changes are required to our business processes, systems and controls to effectively report revenue recognition under the new standard. Adoption of the new standard is not expected to materially change the timing or amount of revenue recognized in 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) 2016-01 Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities January 1, 2018 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments January 1, 2018 2016-16 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory January 1, 2018 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash January 1, 2018 (a) Represents date standard becomes effective as indicated in the respective ASU. All other issued and not yet effective accounting standards are not relevant or material to the Company.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	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.
Derivatives	Derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value based on market rates. Derivatives where we elect hedge accounting are designated as either cash flow, fair value hedges or net investment. 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 this 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 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.
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 or decision making group evaluates performance based upon each segment’s operating income, which is defined as income before interest and sundry (income) expense, interest expense, income taxes, and noncontrolling interests. 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 corporate 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.

Basis of Presentation (Tables)

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles	FASB has issued the following standards, which are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements: Standard Effective Date (a) 2016-01 Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities January 1, 2018 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments January 1, 2018 2016-16 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory January 1, 2018 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash January 1, 2018 (a) Represents date standard becomes effective as indicated in the respective ASU.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: Fair Value Total Cost Basis Level 1 Level 2 Total Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Money market funds (1) $ 32 $ 29 $ 32 $ 29 $ — $ — $ 32 $ 29 Net derivative contracts — — — — (84 ) 41 (84 ) 41 Available for sale investments 6 4 23 16 — — 23 16 (1) Money market funds are comprised primarily of government obligations and other first tier obligations.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	The following table summarizes our inventory for the periods presented: Millions of dollars September 30, December 31, Finished products $ 2,729 $ 2,070 Raw materials and work in process 715 651 3,444 2,721 Less: excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost (99 ) (98 ) Total inventories $ 3,345 $ 2,623

Property, Plant & Equipment (Ta

Property, Plant & Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment	The following table summarizes our property, plant and equipment as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : Millions of dollars September 30, December 31, Land $ 126 $ 128 Buildings 1,683 1,652 Machinery and equipment 8,797 8,085 Accumulated depreciation (6,741 ) (6,055 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 3,865 $ 3,810

Financing Arrangements (Tables)

Financing Arrangements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Schedule of Notes Payable	The following table summarizes the carrying value of notes payable at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Millions of dollars September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Commercial paper $ 1,138 $ — Short-term borrowings to banks 304 34 Total notes payable $ 1,442 $ 34

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Product Warranty 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 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Balance at January 1 $ 251 $ 239 $ 69 $ 254 $ 320 $ 493 Issuances/accruals during the period 251 228 1 — 252 228 Settlements made during the period/other (226 ) (218 ) (70 ) (145 ) (296 ) (363 ) Balance at September 30 $ 276 $ 249 $ — $ 109 $ 276 $ 358 Current portion $ 203 $ 188 $ — $ 109 $ 203 $ 297 Non-current portion 73 61 — — 73 61 Total $ 276 $ 249 $ — $ 109 $ 276 $ 358

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Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The following table summarizes our foreign currency denominated debt and foreign exchange forwards/options designated as net investment hedges at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : Notional (Local) Notional (USD) Maturity 2017 2016 2017 2016 Instrument Senior note - 0.625% € 500 € 500 $ 591 $ 527 March 2020 Commercial Paper € 300 € — $ 354 $ — October 2017 Foreign exchange forwards/options MXN 7,200 MXN 0 $ 396 $ — August 2022 The following table summarizes our outstanding derivative contracts and their effects on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : Fair Value of Type (1) Notional Amount Hedge Assets Hedge Liabilities Maximum Term (Months) Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Derivatives accounted for as hedges Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 3,257 $ 1,813 $ 9 $ 32 $ 108 $ 10 (CF/NI) 59 58 Commodity swaps/options 280 299 28 7 1 11 (CF) 39 36 Total derivatives accounted for as hedges $ 37 $ 39 $ 109 $ 21 Derivatives not accounted for as hedges Foreign exchange forwards/options $ 3,190 $ 3,262 $ 24 $ 39 $ 36 $ 16 N/A 36 35 Commodity swaps/options 1 2 — — — — N/A 8 2 Total derivatives not accounted for as hedges 24 39 36 16 Total derivatives $ 61 $ 78 $ 145 $ 37 Current $ 52 $ 54 $ 82 $ 35 Noncurrent 9 24 63 2 Total derivatives $ 61 $ 78 $ 145 $ 37 (1) Derivatives accounted for as hedges are considered either cash flow (CF) or net investment (NI) hedges in 2017. During 2016, foreign exchange derivatives accounted for as hedges were classified as cash flow (CF) hedges.
Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income	The following tables summarize the effects of derivative instruments on our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Gain (Loss) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1) Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ (49 ) $ 9 $ (34 ) $ (1 ) (a) Commodity swaps/options 18 (2 ) 11 (6 ) (a) Interest rate derivatives — — (1 ) — (b) Net Investment Hedges Foreign currency (23 ) — — — $ (54 ) $ 7 $ (24 ) $ (7 ) Three Months Ended September 30, Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges (2) Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars 2017 2016 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ (21 ) $ (9 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, Gain (Loss) Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1) Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 Foreign exchange $ (109 ) $ 3 $ (76 ) $ 11 (a) Commodity swaps/options 35 19 29 (30 ) (a) Interest rate derivatives — — (1 ) — (b) Net Investment Hedges Foreign currency (63 ) — — — $ (137 ) $ 22 $ (48 ) $ (19 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges (2) Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars 2017 2016 Foreign exchange forwards/options $ (100 ) $ (43 ) (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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Comprehensive Income	The following table summarizes our other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects for the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 Millions of dollars Pre-tax Tax Effect Net Pre-tax Tax Effect Net Currency translation adjustments $ 20 $ — $ 20 $ 25 $ — $ 25 Cash flow and net investment hedges (22 ) 10 (12 ) 23 (9 ) 14 Pension and other postretirement benefits plans (15 ) 14 (1 ) 10 (3 ) 7 Available for sale securities 7 — 7 (1 ) — (1 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (10 ) 24 14 57 (12 ) 45 Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) available to noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool $ (12 ) $ 24 $ 12 $ 57 $ (12 ) $ 45 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 Millions of dollars Pre-tax Tax Effect Net Pre-tax Tax Effect Net Currency translation adjustments $ 96 $ — $ 96 $ 81 $ — $ 81 Cash flow and net investment hedges (47 ) 17 (30 ) 61 (20 ) 41 Pension and other postretirement benefits plans 5 7 12 62 (22 ) 40 Available for sale securities 7 — 7 (4 ) — (4 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 61 24 85 200 (42 ) 158 Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) available to noncontrolling interests 1 — 1 2 — 2 Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool $ 60 $ 24 $ 84 $ 198 $ (42 ) $ 156
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table provides the reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by component, which was included in net earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 : Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Millions of dollars (Gain) Loss Reclassified (Gain) Loss Reclassified Classification in Earnings Cash flow hedges, pre-tax $ 24 $ 48 Cost of products sold Pension and postretirement benefits, pre-tax 9 30 Interest and sundry (income) expense
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	The following table summarizes the changes in stockholders’ equity for the period presented: Millions of dollars Total Whirlpool Common Stockholders Noncontrolling Interests Stockholders' equity, December 31, 2016 $ 5,728 $ 4,773 $ 955 Net earnings (loss) 609 618 (9 ) Other comprehensive income 85 84 1 Comprehensive income (loss) 694 702 (8 ) Common stock 1 1 — Treasury stock (550 ) (550 ) — Additional paid-in capital 61 61 — Dividends declared on common stock (247 ) (235 ) (12 ) Stockholders' equity, September 30, 2017 $ 5,687 $ 4,752 $ 935
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share	Basic and diluted net earnings per share of common stock for the periods presented were calculated as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Millions of dollars and shares 2017 2016 2017 2016 Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - Net earnings available to Whirlpool $ 276 $ 238 $ 618 $ 708 Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares 72.9 75.7 73.9 76.4 Effect of dilutive securities – share-based compensation 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.1 Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted-average shares 74.0 76.9 75.1 77.5 Anti-dilutive stock options/awards excluded from earnings per share 0.5 0.3 0.6 0.3

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Liability and Restructuring Activity	The following table summarizes the change to our restructuring liability for the period ended September 30, 2017 : Millions of dollars December 31, Charge to Earnings Cash Paid Non-cash and Other September 30, Employee termination costs $ 71 $ 96 $ (85 ) $ — $ 82 Asset impairment costs — 23 — (23 ) — Facility exit costs 2 18 (17 ) — 3 Other exit costs 14 13 (11 ) 10 26 Total $ 87 $ 150 $ (113 ) $ (13 ) $ 111
Schedule of Restructuring Costs, By Operating Segment	The following table summarizes the restructuring charges by operating segment as of September 30, 2017 : Millions of dollars September 30, North America $ 10 EMEA 122 Latin America 7 Asia 3 Corporate / Other 8 Total $ 150

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The following table summarizes the difference between income tax (benefit) expense at the United States statutory rate of 35% and the income tax (benefit) expense at effective worldwide tax rates for the respective periods: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 Earnings before income taxes $ 268 $ 305 $ 678 $ 806 Income tax (benefit) expense computed at United States statutory tax rate 94 107 237 282 Valuation allowances (releases) (84 ) (59 ) (77 ) (164 ) Audits and settlements 7 (3 ) 1 (35 ) U.S. foreign income items, net of credits (17 ) 4 (70 ) (6 ) Foreign government tax incentive (4 ) (2 ) (7 ) (5 ) Other — 14 (15 ) (8 ) Income tax (benefit) expense computed at effective worldwide tax rates $ (4 ) $ 61 $ 69 $ 64

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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension cost and the cost of other postretirement benefits for the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, United States Foreign Other Postretirement Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 34 37 6 7 4 5 Expected return on plan assets (43 ) (47 ) (8 ) (7 ) — — Amortization: Actuarial loss 12 12 2 1 — — Prior service credit (1 ) — — — (4 ) (3 ) Settlement and curtailment loss — — — 1 — — Net periodic cost $ 3 $ 3 $ 1 $ 3 $ 1 $ 3 Nine Months Ended September 30, United States Foreign Other Postretirement Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 4 $ 5 $ 5 Interest cost 101 111 17 21 12 13 Expected return on plan assets (131 ) (140 ) (23 ) (23 ) — — Amortization: Actuarial loss 37 35 5 3 — — Prior service credit (2 ) (2 ) — — (11 ) (11 ) Settlement and curtailment loss — — 1 1 — — Net periodic cost $ 7 $ 6 $ 4 $ 6 $ 6 $ 7 The following table summarizes the net periodic cost recognized in operating profit and interest and sundry (income) expense for the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, United States Foreign Other Postretirement Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating profit (loss) $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest and sundry (income) expense 2 2 — 2 — 2 Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ 3 $ 3 $ 1 $ 3 $ 1 $ 3 Nine Months Ended September 30, United States Foreign Other Postretirement Millions of dollars 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating profit (loss) $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 4 $ 5 $ 5 Interest and sundry (income) expense 5 4 — 2 1 2 Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ 7 $ 6 $ 4 $ 6 $ 6 $ 7

Operating Segment Information (

Operating Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Segment Information	The tables below summarize performance by operating segment for the periods presented: Three Months Ended September 30, OPERATING SEGMENTS North EMEA Latin Asia Other/ Total Net sales 2017 $ 2,989 $ 1,268 $ 849 $ 357 $ (45 ) $ 5,418 2016 2,850 1,319 800 338 (59 ) 5,248 Intersegment sales 2017 45 36 45 82 (208 ) — 2016 41 16 50 82 (189 ) — Depreciation and amortization 2017 64 47 21 22 14 168 2016 65 66 19 15 (1 ) 164 Operating profit (loss) 2017 350 11 53 2 (85 ) 331 2016 346 40 46 15 (73 ) 374 Total assets September 30, 2017 8,777 8,367 2,909 2,883 (2,098 ) (a) 20,838 December 31, 2016 8,009 7,497 2,601 2,788 (1,742 ) (a) 19,153 Capital expenditures 2017 46 46 28 28 13 161 2016 43 37 28 26 20 154 Nine Months Ended September 30, OPERATING SEGMENTS North EMEA Latin Asia Other/ Total Net sales 2017 $ 8,540 $ 3,501 $ 2,515 $ 1,134 $ (139 ) $ 15,551 2016 8,020 3,788 2,331 1,072 (149 ) 15,062 Intersegment sales 2017 136 80 142 220 (578 ) — 2016 128 47 153 217 (545 ) — Depreciation and amortization 2017 193 136 63 53 42 487 2016 199 155 53 48 41 496 Operating profit (loss) 2017 991 (6 ) 180 (7 ) (289 ) 869 2016 936 141 139 56 (245 ) 1,027 Total assets September 30, 2017 8,777 8,367 2,909 2,883 (2,098 ) (a) 20,838 December 31, 2016 8,009 7,497 2,601 2,788 (1,742 ) (a) 19,153 Capital expenditures 2017 122 82 76 61 30 371 2016 114 82 71 41 52 360 (a) Includes eliminations of intersegment transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business.

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Decrease in net sales	$ (5,418)	$ (5,248)	$ (15,551)	$ (15,062)
Decrease in net earnings	$ (276)	$ (238)	$ (618)	$ (708)
Decrease in diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ (3.72)	$ (3.10)	$ (8.23)	$ (9.16)
Operating profit	$ (331)	$ (374)	$ (869)	$ (1,027)
Interest and sundry (income) expense	(21)	$ (30)	(69)	$ (103)
Accounting Standard Update 2017-07 | New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating profit						$ 43
Interest and sundry (income) expense						$ 43
Cost of Products Sold/Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Accounting Standard Update 2017-07 | New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Postretirement benefit expense					$ (14)
Interest and sundry (income) expense | Accounting Standard Update 2017-07 | New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Postretirement benefit expense					$ 14
Asia | Out of Period Adjustment
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Trade promotion accruals	3		$ 3
Decrease in net sales	35
Increase in other operating expenses	8
Decrease in net earnings	$ 16
Decrease in diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value, net asset (liability)	$ 0
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 4,500,000,000	$ 4,500,000,000

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	$ 32	$ 29
Net derivative contracts	(84)	41
Available for sale investments	23	16
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	32	29
Net derivative contracts	0	0
Available for sale investments	23	16
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	0	0
Net derivative contracts	(84)	41
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	32	29
Net derivative contracts	0	0
Available for sale investments	$ 6	$ 4

Inventories (Schedule of Invent

Inventories (Schedule of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished products	$ 2,729	$ 2,070
Raw materials and work in process	715	651
Gross inventories	3,444	2,721
Less: excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(99)	(98)
Total inventories	$ 3,345	$ 2,623
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	37.00%	37.00%

Property, Plant & Equipment (De

Property, Plant & Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 126	$ 128
Buildings	1,683	1,652
Machinery and equipment	8,797	8,085
Accumulated depreciation	(6,741)	(6,055)
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,865	$ 3,810
Disposed of fully depreciated buildings, machinery and equipment	$ 34

Financing Arrangements - Narrat

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Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)

Nov. 02, 2016EUR (€)

Nov. 02, 2016USD ($)

May 23, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2014EUR (€)

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Product warranty accrual, payments

$ 296,000,000

$ 363,000,000

Repayments of long-term debt

$ 261,000,000

$ 507,000,000

Letter of Credit Subfacility Maturing 2017

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

BRL 1,000,000,000

$ 316,000,000

$ 307,000,000

Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

0

0

Line of Credit | Foreign Line of Credit

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

€ 250,000,000

295,000,000

263,000,000

Third Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

$ 2,500,000,000

$ 3,000,000,000

$ 3,000,000,000

$ 0

Line of credit facility, commitment fee percentage

0.125%

Ratio of indebtedness to net capital

0.60

Debt instrument, covenant, rolling twelve month coverage ratio, minimum

3

Senior note - 1.35% maturing 2017

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayments of long-term debt

$ 250,000,000

Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage

1.35%

Debentures—7.75%, maturing 2016 | Senior Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayments of long-term debt

$ 244,000,000

Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage

7.75%

Senior note—6.5%, maturing 2016 | Senior Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayments of long-term debt

$ 250,000,000

Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage

6.50%

Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage

101.00%

Notes Maturing 2046, 4.5 Percent Interest Rate | Senior Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage

4.50%

Debt instrument, face amount

$ 500,000,000

Notes Maturing 2026, 1.250 Percent Interest Rate | Senior Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage

1.25%

1.25%

Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage

101.00%

Debt instrument, face amount

€ 500,000,000

$ 555,000,000

Guaranteed Notes Due on April 26, 2018 | Senior Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument, face amount

€ 300,000,000

$ 363,000,000

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Third Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate

1.125%

Prime Rate | Third Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate

0.125%

Financing Arrangements (Details

Financing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total notes payable		$ 34
Notes payable	$ 1,442	34
Commercial paper
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total notes payable	1,138	0
Short-term borrowings to banks
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total notes payable	$ 304	$ 34

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, BRL in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		24 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015dryer_production_platform	Dec. 31, 2009USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2004USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017BRL	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
BEFIEX tax credits, additional amount available to recognize								$ 72,000,000
BEFIEX tax credits monetized	$ 14,000,000
BEFIEX tax credits								58,000,000
Outstanding BEFIEX tax assessment							BRL 1,900	584,000,000
Product warranty accrual, payments		$ 296,000,000	$ 363,000,000
Brazil tax matters
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
IPI tax credits recognized						$ 26,000,000
Special government program settlement					$ 34,000,000
Brazil tax assessment							239	76,000,000
CFC tax
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
CFC potential exposure							BRL 220	69,000,000
Accrual for CFC potential exposure								$ 0
Damages from Product Defects
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability contingency, number of products (in dryer production platforms) | dryer_production_platform				2
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss									€ 245	$ 274,000,000
Product warranty accrual, payments		$ 61,000,000

Commitments and Contingencies39

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Product Warranty Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1	$ 320	$ 493
Issuances/accruals during the period	252	228
Settlements made during the period/other	(296)	(363)
Balance at September 30	276	358
Current portion			$ 203	$ 297
Non-current portion			73	61
Total	320	493	276	358
Product Warranty
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1	251	239
Issuances/accruals during the period	251	228
Settlements made during the period/other	(226)	(218)
Balance at September 30	276	249
Current portion			203	188
Non-current portion			73	61
Total	251	239	276	249
Legacy Product Warranty
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1	69	254
Issuances/accruals during the period	1	0
Settlements made during the period/other	(70)	(145)
Balance at September 30	0	109
Current portion			0	109
Non-current portion			0	0
Total	$ 69	$ 254	$ 0	$ 109

Commitments and Contingencies40

Commitments and Contingencies - Guarantees (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Customer Lines Of Credit For Brazilian Subsidiary
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	$ 268,000,000	$ 258,000,000
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	2,700,000,000	2,400,000,000
Line of Credit
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	37,000,000	40,000,000
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value	$ 102,000,000	32,000,000
Guarantor obligations, term	5 years
Guarantor obligations, fair value	$ 0	$ 0

Hedges and Derivative Financi41

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)contract	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)contract
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Number of interest rate derivatives held (in contracts) | contract	0	0
Net hedge ineffectiveness gain (loss)	$ 0	$ 0
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified during next 12 months	$ 0

Hedges and Derivative Financi42

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Net Investment Hedging (Details) € in Millions, MXN in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017MXN	Sep. 30, 2017EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016MXN	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Senior note - 0.625%
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	0.625%	0.625%	0.625%
Senior note - 0.625% | Net Investment Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		€ 500	$ 591		€ 500	$ 527
Commercial paper | Net Investment Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		€ 300	354		€ 0	0
Foreign exchange forwards/options | Net Investment Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	MXN 7,200		$ 396	MXN 0		$ 0

Hedges and Derivative Financi43

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Outstanding Derivative Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of hedged assets	$ 61	$ 78
Fair value of hedged liabilities	145	37
Derivative asset at fair value, current	52	54
Derivative asset at fair value, noncurrent	9	24
Total derivatives, hedge assets at fair value	61	78
Derivative liability at fair value, current	82	35
Derivative liability at fair value, noncurrent	63	2
Total derivatives, hedge liabilities at fair value	145	37
Derivatives accounted for as hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of hedged assets	37	39
Fair value of hedged liabilities	109	21
Derivatives accounted for as hedges | Foreign exchange forwards/options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	3,257	1,813
Fair value of hedged assets	9	32
Fair value of hedged liabilities	$ 108	$ 10
Maximum term of foreign exchange forwards/options	59 months	58 months
Derivatives accounted for as hedges | Commodity swaps/options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 280	$ 299
Fair value of hedged assets	28	7
Fair value of hedged liabilities	$ 1	$ 11
Maximum term of commodity swaps/options	39 months	36 months
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of hedged assets	$ 24	$ 39
Fair value of hedged liabilities	36	16
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges | Foreign exchange forwards/options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	3,190	3,262
Fair value of hedged assets	24	39
Fair value of hedged liabilities	$ 36	$ 16
Maximum term of foreign exchange forwards/options	36 months	35 months
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges | Commodity swaps/options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 1	$ 2
Fair value of hedged assets	0	0
Fair value of hedged liabilities	$ 0	$ 0
Maximum term of commodity swaps/options	8 months	2 months

Hedges and Derivative Financi44

Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	$ (54)	$ 7	$ (137)	$ 22
Gain Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	(24)	(7)	(48)	(19)
Foreign exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign exchange forwards/options	(21)	(9)	(100)	(43)
Interest rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	0	0
Gain Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	(1)	0
Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	(49)	9	(109)	3
Gain Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	(34)	(1)	(76)	11
Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity swaps/options
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	18	(2)	35	19
Gain Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	11	(6)	29	(30)
Cash Flow Hedges | Interest rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)			0	0
Gain Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)			(1)	0
Net Investment Hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	(23)	0	(63)	0
Gain Reclassified from OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Stockholders' Equity - Other Co

Stockholders' Equity - Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax	$ (10)	$ 57	$ 61	$ 200
Tax Effect	24	(12)	24	(42)
Net	14	45	85	158
Currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax	20	25	96	81
Tax Effect	0	0	0	0
Net	20	25	96	81
Cash flow and net investment hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax	(22)	23	(47)	61
Tax Effect	10	(9)	17	(20)
Net	(12)	14	(30)	41
Pension and other postretirement benefits plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax	(15)	10	5	62
Tax Effect	14	(3)	7	(22)
Net	(1)	7	12	40
Available for sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax	7	(1)	7	(4)
Tax Effect	0	0	0	0
Net	7	(1)	7	(4)
Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax	2	0	1	2
Tax Effect	0	0	0	0
Net	2	0	1	2
Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax	(12)	57	60	198
Tax Effect	24	(12)	24	(42)
Net	$ 12	$ 45	$ 84	$ 156

Stockholders' Equity - Reclassi

Stockholders' Equity - Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of products sold	$ 4,503	$ 4,308	$ 12,934	$ 12,330
Interest and sundry (income) expense	(21)	$ (30)	(69)	$ (103)
Cash flow hedges, pre-tax
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of products sold	24		48
Pension and postretirement benefits, pre-tax
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest and sundry (income) expense	$ 9		$ 30

Stockholders' Equity - Schedule

Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity, December 31, 2016			$ 5,728
Net earnings	$ 272	$ 244	609	$ 742
Other comprehensive income	14	45	85	158
Comprehensive income (loss)	286	289	694	900
Common stock			1
Treasury stock			(550)
Additional paid-in capital			61
Dividends declared on common stock			(247)
Stockholders' equity, September 30, 2017	5,687		5,687
Whirlpool Common Stockholders
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity, December 31, 2016			4,773
Net earnings			618
Other comprehensive income			84
Comprehensive income (loss)			702
Common stock			1
Treasury stock			(550)
Additional paid-in capital			61
Dividends declared on common stock			(235)
Stockholders' equity, September 30, 2017	4,752		4,752
Noncontrolling Interests
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity, December 31, 2016			955
Net earnings			(9)
Other comprehensive income	2	$ 0	1	$ 2
Comprehensive income (loss)			(8)
Common stock			0
Treasury stock			0
Additional paid-in capital			0
Dividends declared on common stock			(12)
Stockholders' equity, September 30, 2017	$ 935		$ 935

Stockholders' Equity - Net Earn

Stockholders' Equity - Net Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - Net earnings available to Whirlpool	$ 276	$ 238	$ 618	$ 708
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares (in shares)	72.9	75.7	73.9	76.4
Effect of dilutive securities – share-based compensation (in shares)	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1
Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted-average shares (in shares)	74	76.9	75.1	77.5
Anti-dilutive stock options/awards excluded from earnings per share (in shares)	0.5	0.3	0.6	0.3

Stockholders' Equity - Share Re

Stockholders' Equity - Share Repurchase Program (Details) - Common Stock - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 25, 2017	Apr. 18, 2016
Share Repurchase Program 2016
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 1,000,000,000
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)	3,087,801
Stock repurchased during period	$ 550,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 150,000,000
Share Repurchase Program 2017
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 2,000,000,000

Restructuring Charges - Narrati

Restructuring Charges - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	Jan. 24, 2017position	Sep. 30, 2017EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring			$ 113
ITALY
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		€ 241		$ 285
Payments for restructuring		209	247
UNITED KINGDOM
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		79		93
Payments for restructuring		69	82
Restructuring and related cost, expected number of positions eliminated | position	500
Employee-related costs | ITALY
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		179		211
Employee-related costs | UNITED KINGDOM
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		59		70
Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring			0
Asset impairment costs | ITALY
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		25		30
Asset impairment costs | UNITED KINGDOM
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		11		13
Other exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments for restructuring			$ 11
Other exit costs | ITALY
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		37		44
Other exit costs | UNITED KINGDOM
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost		€ 10		$ 12

Restructuring Charges - (Detail

Restructuring Charges - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016			$ 87
Charge to Earnings	$ 45	$ 29	150	$ 116
Cash Paid			(113)
Non-cash and Other			(13)
September 30, 2017	111		111
Employee termination costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016			71
Charge to Earnings			96
Cash Paid			(85)
Non-cash and Other			0
September 30, 2017	82		82
Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016			0
Charge to Earnings			23
Cash Paid			0
Non-cash and Other			(23)
September 30, 2017	0		0
Facility exit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016			2
Charge to Earnings			18
Cash Paid			(17)
Non-cash and Other			0
September 30, 2017	3		3
Other exit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016			14
Charge to Earnings			13
Cash Paid			(11)
Non-cash and Other			10
September 30, 2017	$ 26		$ 26

Restructuring Charges - By Segm

Restructuring Charges - By Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 45	$ 29	$ 150	$ 116
Operating Segments | North America
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs			10
Operating Segments | EMEA
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs			122
Operating Segments | Latin America
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs			7
Operating Segments | Asia
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs			3
Corporate, Non-Segment | Corporate / Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs			$ 8

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax (benefit) expense	$ (4)	$ 61	$ 69	$ 64
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, at federal statutory income tax rate, percent	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Earnings before income taxes	$ 268	$ 305	$ 678	$ 806
Income tax (benefit) expense computed at United States statutory tax rate	94	107	237	282
Valuation allowances (releases)	(84)	(59)	(77)	(164)
Audits and settlements	7	(3)	1	(35)
U.S. foreign income items, net of credits	(17)	4	(70)	(6)
Foreign government tax incentive	(4)	(2)	(7)	(5)
Other	0	14	(15)	(8)
Income tax (benefit) expense computed at effective worldwide tax rates	$ (4)	$ 61	$ 69	$ 64

Pension and Other Postretirem55

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		78 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 1	$ 1	$ 5	$ 5
Interest cost	4	5	12	13
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization:
Actuarial loss	0	0	0	0
Prior service credit	(4)	(3)	(11)	(11)
Settlement and curtailment loss	0	0	0	0
Net periodic cost	1	3	6	7	$ (103)
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1	1	2	2
Interest cost	34	37	101	111
Expected return on plan assets	(43)	(47)	(131)	(140)
Amortization:
Actuarial loss	12	12	37	35
Prior service credit	(1)	0	(2)	(2)
Settlement and curtailment loss	0	0	0	0
Net periodic cost	3	3	7	6
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1	1	4	4
Interest cost	6	7	17	21
Expected return on plan assets	(8)	(7)	(23)	(23)
Amortization:
Actuarial loss	2	1	5	3
Prior service credit	0	0	0	0
Settlement and curtailment loss	0	1	1	1
Net periodic cost	$ 1	$ 3	$ 4	$ 6

Pension and Other Postretirem56

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		78 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	$ 1	$ 3	$ 6	$ 7	$ (103)
Operating profit | Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	1	1	5	5
Interest and sundry (income) expense | Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	0	2	1	2
United States Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	3	3	7	6
United States Pension Benefits | Operating profit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	1	1	2	2
United States Pension Benefits | Interest and sundry (income) expense
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	2	2	5	4
Foreign Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	1	3	4	6
Foreign Pension Benefits | Operating profit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	1	1	4	4
Foreign Pension Benefits | Interest and sundry (income) expense
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost	$ 0	$ 2	$ 0	$ 2

Pension and Other Postretirem57

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		78 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Reduction in postretirement benefit obligation			$ 138
Net periodic cost	$ (1)	$ (3)		$ (6)	$ (7)	$ 103

Operating Segment Information -

Operating Segment Information - Schedule of Operating Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,418	$ 5,248	$ 15,551	$ 15,062
Depreciation and amortization	168	164	487	496
Operating profit (loss)	331	374	869	1,027
Total assets	20,838		20,838		$ 19,153
Capital expenditures	161	154	371	360
North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,989	2,850	8,540	8,020
EMEA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,268	1,319	3,501	3,788
Latin America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	849	800	2,515	2,331
Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	357	338	1,134	1,072
Operating Segments | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	64	65	193	199
Operating profit (loss)	350	346	991	936
Total assets	8,777		8,777		8,009
Capital expenditures	46	43	122	114
Operating Segments | EMEA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	47	66	136	155
Operating profit (loss)	11	40	(6)	141
Total assets	8,367		8,367		7,497
Capital expenditures	46	37	82	82
Operating Segments | Latin America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	21	19	63	53
Operating profit (loss)	53	46	180	139
Total assets	2,909		2,909		2,601
Capital expenditures	28	28	76	71
Operating Segments | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	22	15	53	48
Operating profit (loss)	2	15	(7)	56
Total assets	2,883		2,883		2,788
Capital expenditures	28	26	61	41
Intersegment sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(208)	(189)	(578)	(545)
Intersegment sales | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(45)	(41)	(136)	(128)
Intersegment sales | EMEA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(36)	(16)	(80)	(47)
Intersegment sales | Latin America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(45)	(50)	(142)	(153)
Intersegment sales | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(82)	(82)	(220)	(217)
Other/ Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(45)	(59)	(139)	(149)
Depreciation and amortization	14	(1)	42	41
Operating profit (loss)	(85)	(73)	(289)	(245)
Total assets	(2,098)		(2,098)		$ (1,742)
Capital expenditures	$ 13	$ 20	$ 30	$ 52