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                  WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION NAMES TODMAN TO LEAD
                           NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

     BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 14, 2001--Whirlpool Corporation today announced
the promotion of Michael A. Todman to executive vice president, Whirlpool North
America, effective immediately.  Todman previously served as senior vice
president, sales and marketing, North America.

     Since joining Whirlpool in 1993, Todman has held increasingly responsible
assignments in finance, service, sales and marketing, and product management in
Whirlpool's European and North American operations.  Prior to joining Whirlpool,
Todman worked for Wang Laboratories, Inc., and Price Waterhouse and Co.

     David R. Whitwam, chairman and chief executive officer, stated, "Mike
Todman has had an excellent background with broad experience and success.  We
are very confident that under his leadership, we will continue to grow our North
America business, build our brands and deliver great results."

     A native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Todman earned a Bachelor of
Arts degree in business administration from Georgetown University.

     Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of
major home appliances. Headquartered in Benton Harbor, the company manufactures
in 13 countries and markets under 11 major brand names in more than 170
countries. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet
at www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

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