WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

"Whirlpool’s code of ethics requires each of us to act responsibly and maintain the highest levels of personal, business, and legal conduct.  That means walking away from a business agreement rather than violating the law or compromising our standards.  We are ever mindful that there is no right way to do a wrong thing."

October 2006

Letter from the Chairman and CEO

Our aim is for Whirlpool Corporation and its worldwide subsidiaries to be known, trusted, and respected as one of the top enterprises in the world.  To do that requires strong financial and ethical performance.

 Whirlpool’s code of ethics requires each of us to act responsibly and maintain the highest levels of personal, business, and legal conduct.  That means walking away from a business agreement rather than violating the law or compromising our standards.  It also means showing respect for those whose lives we affect and treating them as we would want them to treat us, whether that person is a supervisor, colleague, or subordinate.

This code is provided to help you make the right business conduct choices.  It highlights what our shareholders, customers, suppliers, colleagues, and the communities in which we do business expect of us, and the minimum we should expect of ourselves.  Ethical conduct has no boundaries – it applies to Whirlpool and subsidiary employees worldwide.  If you become aware of an ethics issue, it is your responsibility as a Whirlpool employee to report it.

You should contact your supervisor or others listed at the end of this document to obtain more information regarding the relevant policy or to report any potential issues.  Alternatively, you can contact a “hotline” maintained by a specialized company retained by Whirlpool to receive inquiries on a confidential basis.  You can contact this hotline by telephone, by email, or by regular mail.  Contact information is listed at the end of this document.  You will not be asked to identify yourself and your communication will be treated confidentially to the extent possible.

Whirlpool’s long-standing reputation for quality, excellence, and integrity demands that we make the correct choice in all cases.  As you know, there is no right way to do a wrong thing.

Sincerely,

Jeff M. Fettig
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

To learn more about Whirlpool Corporation’s Code of Conduct and policies, please click the link below.
Whirlpool Corporation Code of Ethics

To submit an online report anytime, visit the Whirlpool Ethics Hotline website.