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Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $17 billion in 2009, 67,000 employees, and 67 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.
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- United States
  The privacy policy for Whirlpool in the United States
- Canada
  The privacy policy for Whirlpool Canada
- Europe
  The privacy policy for Whirlpool Europe
- Latin America
  The privacy policy for Whirlpool Latin America
- Asia
  The privacy policy for Whirlpool Asia
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About
Information about us
- Overview
  About Whirlpool Corporation: Our Vision, Our Mission and Our Values
- Our Strategy
  Brand-Focused Value Creation
- History
  A proud heritage
- Innovation
  Unique and compelling consumer solutions
  - Ice2O Easy Access Four Door Refrigerator
    Maytag’s new French door refrigerator, the Ice2O Easy Access is the most energy efficient four-door refrigerator in the industry.
  - Maytag Bravos
    The Maytag® Bravos® X laundry pair, is among the most energy efficient on the market delivering a strong and dependable cleaning performance at a budget friendly price
  - Whirlpool Cabrio laundry pair
    Whirlpool brand, flagship of the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, continues to create new and innovative laundry products that use less energy and water.
  - Whirlpool Vantage laundry pair
    Whirlpool brand introduces its latest fabric care evolution with the Vantage™ laundry pair, which is stylish enough to walk the runway yet smart enough to tackle the toughest laundry conundrum.
  - Gladiator® 66.5” Bamboo Modular Workbench
    Gladiator® 66.5” Bamboo Modular Workbench, featuring nature’s most reliable and renewable material.
  - Gladiator® Premier Series Tool Chests
    Made of welded steel, these stackable tool chests offer different sized drawers for smaller items such as screwdrivers and rulers and bigger items like mallets and hand tools, ensuring that every tool has a home.
  - Gladiator Claw™ Advanced Bike Storage v3.0
    With this innovative bike storage product, gearing up for a bike ride will never be a chore.
  - Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner
    To keep smelly kitchen odor at bay and ensure appliance workhorses run smoothly, Whirlpool Corporation offers affresh® Dishwasher Cleaner, a newly formulated dishwasher cleaner that powers away hard water mineral residue and is also designed for the environment. All brands of dishwashers have the potential for odor and residue if not properly cleaned, as indicated in the Use & Care guide, especially when dishes sit in the dishwasher for multiple days or when food particles are not completely rinsed away. The company developed affresh® Dishwasher Cleaner, an extension of the affresh® brand, to clean unseen particles that can cause odor and recommends a monthly cleaning routine to keep dishwashers operating at peak performance.
  - Affresh Washer Cleaner
    Affresh® washer cleaner penetrates, dissolves, removes and reduces odor-causing residue from your washing machine as part of a regular maintenance routine.
  - Aqualift™ Self-clean Technology
    Get your oven clean in less than an hour with odor-free, low temperature AquaLift™ Self-clean technology.
- Global Consumer Design
- Quality
  Our promise to our customers
- Awards and Recognition
  A comprehensive listing of Whirlpool Corporation's awards over several years.
- Principal Locations
- Careers
  Find your place in the World of Whirlpool
Leadership
Our management team
- Chairman and CEO
  Jeff M. Fettig
- Board of Directors
  - Committees
    Board of Directors Committee Charters
  - Corporate Governance Guidelines and Policies
    - Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policy
      For Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Services
    - Procedures for Evaluating Related Person Transactions
    - By-Laws
      The company’s by-laws provide guidance to the Board of Directors and other senior leadership to help in their governance of the company.
    - Director Resignation Policy
  - Jeff M. Fettig
    Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer Whirlpool Corporation
  - Samuel R. Allen
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Deere and Company
  - Gary T. DiCamillo
    Partner for Eaglepoint Advisors, LLC Committees: Finance, Audit
  - Michael F. Johnston
    Former, Executive Chairman Visteon Corporation Committees: Human Resources, Corporate Governance & Nominating
  - William T. Kerr
    Former President and CEO of Arbitron, Inc. Committees: Audit, Human Resources
  - John D. Liu
    Chief executive officer, Essex Equity Capital Management
  - Harish Manwani
    Chief Operating Officer, Unilever
  - William Perez
    Senior Advisor, Greenhill and Co., Inc. Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and Human Resources Committee
  - Michael A. Todman
    President Whirlpool International Whirlpool Corporation
  - Michael D. White
    President and Chief Executive Officer DIRECTV GROUP, Inc. Committees: Audit, Human Resources
  - Diane M. Dietz
    Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Safeway, Inc.
- Executive Committee
  A nine member senior management group comprised of the CEO and leadership from each of the company's major functions.
  - Jeff M. Fettig
    Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
  - David A. Binkley
    Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
  - Marc Bitzer
    President, North America
  - João C. Brega
    Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America,
  - Jose Drummond
    Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
  - Kirsten Hewitt
    Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs General Counsel
  - David Szczupak
    Executive Vice President, Global Product Organization
  - Michael A. Todman
    President, Whirlpool International
  - Larry Venturelli
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Brands
Portfolio of Products
- Overview
  Portfolio of products
- Whirlpool
  The Whirlpool brand promises innovative solutions that help families get more done, faster and easier than ever before, resulting in a great sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.
- Maytag
  Maytag brand appliances offer a heritage of quality and performance on which families can depend. Maytag brand products are exceptionally durable and feature commercial-grade components.
- KitchenAid
  The KitchenAid brand is for those who are passionate about cooking. KitchenAid brand products feature easy-to-use performance, timeless design and quality you can feel, making cooking effortless for families.
- Jenn-Air
  Jenn-Air brand offers refined kitchen appliances that deliver beautiful results. Uncompromising in performance, style and attention to detail, Jenn-Air brand offers products that help families create gourmet dishes and host perfect dinner parties.
- Amana
  Amana brand appliances offer practical, clever features that provide families with simple and contemporary designs at the right price.
- Brastemp
  The Brastemp brand is empowering, stylish and innovative. A trendsetter in home appliance technology and design, Brastemp products are reliable and they inspire families to spend time doing the things they enjoy.
- Consul
  The Consul brand is part of everyday life. It offers products and services that are dependable, durable and make life a little easier for families.
- Bauknecht
  The Bauknecht brand makes life more comfortable for families. Featuring premium products that are reliable and make healthy living easy, the Bauknecht brand is committed to helping families conserve the earth's natural resources every single day.
- Gladiator
  A Gladiator brand garage provides complete organization for the busy family. Gladiator Garageworks products are specifically designed for the harsh environment of the garage, and it is the only organization line to complement its storage solutions with matching appliances that are able to withstand extreme temperatures.
Responsibility
Doing our part
- Overview
  Doing our part
- Building Communities
  - Cook for the Cure
    Presented by KitchenAid
  - Instituto Consulado da Mulher
    Improving the lives of low-income women in Brazil
  - United Way
    Live United.
  - Benton Harbor HOPE VI Program
  - Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor
  - The First Tee of Benton Harbor
    Promoting character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
  - Diversity and Inclusion in Michigan
    The Council for World-Class Communities
  - HOSTS Mentoring
  - Whirlpool Foundation
  - Habitat for Humanity
    Just one of the ways Whirlpool demonstrates its commitment to community and society
- Environment, Health and Safety
  Our corporate responsibility to care for our world
  - EHS Policy
  - Environmental, Health and Safety Performance
- Supplier Code of Conduct and Supply Chain Transparency
- Employees
  The heart of our organization
  - Global Labor and Employment Guidelines
  - Environmental, Health and Safety Management
- Governance
  There is no right way to do a wrong thing.
  - U.S. Political Contributions
  - By-Laws
    Guidance to the Board of Directors and other senior leadership
  - Proxy Statement
- Code of Ethics
- Sustainability Reporting
  - 2011 Sustainability Report
    2011 Sustainability Report
  - 2011 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Matrix
    2011 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Matrix
  - 2010 Sustainability Report
    2010 Sustainability Report
  - 2010 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Matrix
    2010 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Matrix
  - 2009 Sustainability Report
    2009 Sustainability Report
  - 2009 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Matrix
  - 2008 Sustainability Report
  - 2008 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Matrix