SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 18, 1997
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-3932 38-1490038
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) number) Identification No.)
2000 M63 North, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692
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(Address of principal executive officers) (Zip Code)
(616)-923-5000
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Item 5. Other Events
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On February 19, 1997, the registrant announced the election of William D.
Marohn to Vice Chairman of the Board and Ralph F. Hake to Senior Executive Vice
President of Operations at the Board of Directors meeting on February 18, 1997.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit 1
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Copy of a press release dated February 19, 1997 regarding the Company's
announcement of the election of William D. Marohn to Vice Chairman of the Board
and Ralph F. Hake to Senior Executive Vice President of Operations.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Registrant
Date: February 20, 1997 By: /s/ Daniel F. Hopp
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Name: Daniel F. Hopp
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary