| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 30, 2023 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 30, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-3932 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-1490038 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 2000 North M-63 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Benton Harbor |
| Entity Address State Or Province | MI |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 49022-2692 |
| City Area Code | 269 |
| Local Phone Number | 923-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000106640 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Chicago Stock Exchange [Member] | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $1.00 per share |
| Trading Symbol | WHR |
| Security Exchange Name | CHX |
| New York Stock Exchange [Member] | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $1.00 per share |
| Trading Symbol | WHR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
