CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements 
(Form S-8 Nos. 33-26680 and 33-53196) pertaining to the Whirlpool 401(k) Plan of
Whirlpool Corporation and in the related Prospectus of our report dated May 24, 
1995, with respect to the financial statements and schedules of the Whirlpool 
401(k) Plan, included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended 
December 31, 1994.

                                                        ERNST & YOUNG LLP



Chicago, Illinois
June 28, 1995