U.S. ITC Found Traded Bottom-Mount Refrigerators Imported from South Korea and Mexico

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) stated that the U.S. International Trade Commission("ITC") today found that unlawfully traded bottom-mount refrigerators imported from South Korea and Mexico did not cause material injury to the U.S. industry. The company plans to review the ITC's final decision and will determine whether or not to appeal. 

"Of course we're extremely disappointed by today's ruling and the implications it has for our U.S. production of bottom-mount refrigerators," said Marc Bitzer, President, Whirlpool North America. "We believe the facts clearly demonstrated that dumped imports of bottom-mount refrigerators from South Korea and Mexico are causing injury to the U.S. industry. Despite today's ruling, Whirlpool remains committed to taking action against any unlawful trade practices that threaten our 23,000 U.S. employees or our ability to produce in the United States the innovative and high-quality products that consumers demand."

Whirlpool filed anti-dumping and anti-subsidy petitions in March 2011 to establish conditions of fair competition that will support continued investment and innovation in the production of high-end refrigerators in the United States, and the American jobs created by that production. The Whirlpool products affected by this case are made in Amana, Iowa, where the company employs approximately 2,200 people.

As the world's leading home appliance maker, Whirlpool Corporation is a recognized leader in product innovation and quality. Whirlpool products received 10 "Best Buy" designations and were ranked first in five categories in a leading U.S. consumer magazine.

For additional information and to view the petitions please visit http://whirlpoolcorp.com/facts. 

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Laundry Leader Offers Flexibility, Efficiency with Duet 9050

 When it comes to the Whirlpool brand Duet® laundry family, consumers have come to expect two values: resource-efficient design and superior capacity. However, the latest washer and dryer models now offer a variety of innovative features that fit a wide range of consumer needs – and more importantly, budgets – allowing consumers even greater flexibility and choice when choosing a laundry pair for their home. 

According to a 2009 Whirlpool Corporation survey conducted in conjunction with Harris Interactive, more than two thirds of respondents indicated they do their best to be 'green' to the extent it fits their lifestyle and finances. With a price tag starting at less than $600 MSRP, the Duet® 9050 offers advanced energy and water savings, yet fits a smaller family budget.

"Whirlpool brand is focused on offering consumers a wide range of laundry options which fit any lifestyle, yet consistently provide the energy and water savings they have come to expect," said Brandon Buckingham, senior brand manager, Whirlpool laundry. "Whether they are seeking the flexibility to run a wash at night and avoid peak energy costs – or the need for a fast cycle during the day – a model in the Duet® family will fit the bill."

High-efficiency Duet® washers garner one of the most efficient energy ratings available – CEE Tier III – meaning the machine features advanced water and energy savings for the consumer, more than $1,000 in lifetime water and energy costs (when compared to a pre-2004 conventional washer, based on a 10-year life cycle).

In addition, the Duet® 9050 dryer offers an AccuDry™ cycle that uses 10 percent less energy than a conventional dryer's normal cycle when paired with a Duet® washer.*

Across the Duet® line, Whirlpool brand offers smart, innovative features which meet consumers' laundry needs and increase efficiency in the laundry room.

The FanFresh™ option, available on the Duet® 9750, intermittently tumbles clothes in the wash drum for up to 10 hours after the cycle ends. Meanwhile, a quiet fan draws out moisture through a vent to help keep clothes smelling clean and prevent wrinkles from setting in. Additionally, the industry-first NightQuiet™ option, also available on the Duet® 9550, further reduces operational sound and is great for those whose laundry rooms are close to living areas or bedrooms.

For consumers interested in a different option, the TumbleFresh™ cycle on the Duet® 9550, Duet® 9150 and Duet® 9250 tumbles clean clothes periodically for up to six hours after the cycle ends, reducing wrinkles and sour smells. If you have a need for speed and efficiency though, the Duet® washer features the industry's fastest wash time and can handle a load in just 17 minutes. Moreover, the Delay Wash setting can be used to set the washer to begin up to 18 hours later, perfect for timing during off-peak hours when utility rates may be lower or when unloading the washer is more convenient.

The Whirlpool® Duet® 9050 washer (WFW9050) will be available in white with an MSRP starting at $599, and the Whirlpool Duet® 9050 dryer (electric WED9050W or gas WGD9050W), also in white, will be available with an MSRP of $599 later this year.

The Whirlpool® Duet® steam washer with the FanFresh™ option (WFW9750W) is now available in White, Cranberry and Lunar Silver with an MSRP starting at $1,399 and the Whirlpool® Duet® steam dryer (electric WED9750W or gas WGD9750W) is now available in the same colors with an MSRP starting at $1,399.

The Duet® steam washer with TumbleFresh™ (WFW9150) and Whirlpool® Duet® dryer (electric WED9150W or gas WGD9150W) are now available in white with an MSRP of $749 for each.

The Duet® steam washer with TumbleFresh™ (WFW9250) and Whirlpool® Duet® dryer (electric WED9250W or gas WGD9250W) are now available in white, lunar silver and cranberry with an MSRP starting at $949 each.

The Duet® steam washer with TumbleFresh™ (WFW9550) and Whirlpool® Duet® dryer (electric WED9550W or gas WGD9550W) are now available in white, lunar silver and cranberry with an MSRP starting at $1,299 each.

Visit www.whirlpool.com  for more information. 

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New Top-Load Cabrio® Pair Makes Living Green Easier

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. With the launch of the new Whirlpool® Cabrio® high-efficiency top-load laundry pair, consumers can live green without breaking the bank by using 74 percent less water and 76 percent less energy per load. 

According to a recent online survey(2) conducted on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation by Harris Interactive, 68 percent of consumers say they do their best to be green to the extent that it fits into their lifestyles and finances. The Whirlpool® Cabrio® laundry pair delivers in a big way for this group, providing uncompromised, high-efficiency (HE) laundry at a price point under$1,100. And, the ENERGY STAR® qualified pair can save consumers more than $2,100 in lifetime water and energy costs(3)—more than the total MSRP of the pair. In addition, an Eco Monitor in the washer and dryer shows the eco-friendliness of each cycle or option, while the EcoBoost™ cycle option achieves the cleaning performance while lowering overall energy and water use.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office says that by 2013, at least 36 states could face water shortages. For every household that uses the new Whirlpool® Cabrio® laundry pair, 11,600 gallons of water could be saved each year. If all households in California—12.1 million, according to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau report—used the new Whirlpool® Cabrio® laundry pair for one year, the state could save 140 billion gallons of water and still wash 4.74 billion loads of laundry. Putting 140 billion gallons of water into perspective, one could fill 212,121 Olympic-size pools with that amount of water or both sides of Niagara Falls could run for an entire summer.

"Water is the biggest environmental issue facing us today. It's a resource we can't live without, yet most of us take it for granted as we brush, flush and consume water seemingly without limit. Changing our behavior can be easy. In my book, you'll find hundreds of simple tips for water savings in the home, garden and office to make a difference, without making big changes in your life," said Thomas Kostigen, author of "The Green Blue Book: The Simple Water-Savings Guide to Everything in Your Life." "Some simple changes like soaking your vegetables instead of rinsing them or using ENERGY STAR qualified appliances can make a huge impact. If you're using a six-year-old top-load washer, you may be able to save up to 30 gallons per load of laundry if you switch to a high efficiency washer."

In addition to caring for the environment, Whirlpool brand helps consumers care for their clothes.  The new Cabrio laundry pair is 35 percent more gentle on clothes(4). The Cabrio® washer's impeller and wash basket move independently with unique wash actions to deliver ideal cleaning performance for virtually all fabric types and load sizes. It also features the H2Low™ wash system which uses Auto Load Sensing technology to use less water per load but still delivers better cleaning and gentleness than a traditional washer. In the dryer, the AccuDry™ drying system automatically stops the cycle when the load is dry. Tumbling and heating times are reduced, so clothes avoid shrinking and damage. Dryers with the AccuDry™ drying system use 10 percent less energy than Whirlpool traditional dryers(5).

The new Whirlpool Cabrio washer (WTW5500X/5600X/WTW5700X) and dryer (WG/ED5500X/5600X/WE/GD5700X) will be available in 2010 with an MSRP starting at $599 for the washer and $599 for the dryer. For more information on Whirlpool brand, please go to www.whirlpool.com.

Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation fromNovember 20-24, 2009 among 2,089 adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact media@whirlpool.com. 

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Whirlpool Introduces Most Efficient Laundry with 6th Sense Technology

Almost 100 years young, Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has introduced many of the country's household firsts including the automatic washing machine. This legacy provides a singular focus that drives innovation and technology with purpose that not only leads to greater resource efficiency and superior performance but also makes consumers' lives easier. Whirlpool brand, flagship of the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, continues to build on its mastery of efficiency and innovation with the launch of the industry's most resource efficient laundry pair(1) – the premium front-load Duet® washer and dryer.   

With new energy and water efficiency requirements for household appliances on the horizon, Whirlpool brand – in conjunction with its Institute of Fabric Science – created a laundry pair that not only meets, but exceeds government standards to help consumers conserve natural resources and save money.  

To do so, the washer uses as little as 11.5 gallons of water per load and exceeds the minimum federal energy standard set for selling appliances by more than 160 percent, on average. The washer's EcoBoost™ option takes the guesswork out of efficiency by reducing the water temperature and increasing agitation duration so the decrease in the one (temperature-thermal) is offset by the increase in the other (tumbling-mechanical) to deliver the same results while using less water and energy.

The pair not only keeps clothes looking new longer with gentle wash and dry actions(2), but also saves as much as $3,300 in lifetime energy costs.(3) And, for every household that uses the new Whirlpool® Duet® laundry pair, 12,857 gallons of water could be saved every year.(3) If all households in the United States – 114.8 million according to the U.S. Census – used the new laundry pair for a year, the country could save 1.47 trillion gallons of water per year.

"As the industry's most resource efficient brand, Whirlpool is dedicated to delivering products that provide superior energy and water savings coupled with exceptional performance," said Wes Pringle, vice president brand business teams, Whirlpool Corporation. "Now, nearly 10 years after the introduction of front-load technology to the United States with the first Duet laundry pair, Whirlpool brand is leading the way again with the  introduction of the industry's most efficient laundry pair—the new premium front-load Duet® washer and dryer."

Through Whirlpool brand's exclusive 6th Sense™ technology,  intelligent tools that sense and manage what was once beyond a user's control, the laundry pair provides ultimate cleaning, gentleness and efficiency. For example, the pair's built-in suite of Laundry Apps includes features like Stain Assist and Hints & Tips that give practical advice on stains and other everyday laundry questions. Combined with the washer's easy-to-fill liquid detergent reservoir, which can hold up to 36 loads in one fill(4), the Whirlpool® Duet® premium washer senses load conditions and manages the precise release of each additive at the right time during the cycle for optimal fabric care and cleaning.

The new premium front-load Duet® washer and dryer will be available at national retailers later this year with an MSRP starting at $1,099.

With nearly 100 years of practice, Whirlpool Corporation knows a thing or two about household chores. This expertise led to the creation of the Whirlpool Institute of Fabric Science, an informational hub for everything laundry. Additionally, the institute offers daily tips, tricks and advice to consumers via Twitter and Facebook. For more information on Whirlpool brand please visitwww.whirlpool.com 

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Whirlpool Inspired New Innovation at Consumer Electronics Show

Nearly 100 years young, Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR), the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, has introduced many of the country's household firsts including the automatic washing machine. Today, the convergence of technology with everyday household appliances is leading to greater resource efficiency, superior performance and making daily chores easier. The company's flagship Whirlpool brand, will showcase how 99 years of history have inspired new innovation at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 6-9, 2011. 

"The integration of advanced technology into appliances indicates how pervasive technology, and in particular, the use of consumer electronics has become," said Wes Pringle, vice president brand business teams, Whirlpool Corporation. "From intuitive technology that senses and adapts to USB ports and touch screen-enabled apps that take the chore out of chores, the latest innovations in the laundry rooms are on the leading edge of appliance design."

The Future of Front-load Laundry

A decade after introducing front-load technology to the United States, Whirlpool brand has mastered efficiency and innovation with the industry's most resource efficient laundry pair(1) - the new premium front-load Duet® washer and dryer. Through exclusive 6th Sense™ technology, intelligent tools that sense and manage what was once beyond a user's control, the laundry pair provides ultimate cleaning, gentleness and efficiency. For example, the pair's built-in suite of Laundry Apps, accessed by an easy-to-use LCD screen, includes features like Stain Assist and Hints & Tips that give practical advice on stains and other everyday laundry questions.

With new energy and water efficiency requirements for household appliances on the horizon, Whirlpool brand – in conjunction with its Institute of Fabric Science – created a laundry pair that not only meets, but exceeds government standards to help consumers conserve natural resources and save money.  To do so, the washer uses as little as 11.5 gallons of water per load and exceeds the minimum federal standard for energy selling requirements by more than 160 percent, on average. For every household that uses the new Whirlpool® Duet® laundry pair, 12,857 gallons of water could be saved every year.(2) If all households in the United States – 114.8 million according to the U.S. Census – used the new laundry pair for a year, the country could save 1.47 trillion gallons of water per year.

The new premium front-load Duet® washer and dryer is available at national retailers with an MSRP starting at $1,099.

Better on Top

Whirlpool brand continues to lead the fabric care evolution with the top-load Vantage™ laundry pair, which is stylish enough to walk the runway yet technologically-advanced enough to marvel a tech genius. The new Vantage™ top-load washer and dryer meld high-end design and high-tech features to offer an intuitive LCD touch screen interface and the industry's first USB port, which will give consumers access to future upgrades and evolved laundry cycles.  With built-in Cycle-Logic™ intelligence, consumers can not only select cycles, but also can create their own – from Mom's laundry cycle to Joey's cycle to school uniform cycle, and everything in between. In addition to the Stain Assist laundry app, the Vantage™ pair comes with 33 special cycles including athletic wear, baby items, stuffed animals, jeans, bath mats, shower curtains, shoes and swimwear.

But is it efficient? Advanced technology, style and eco-efficiency can now be found in the same package with this high-efficiency laundry pair. The washer uses an impeller with a low water wash system to save water and energy using 76 percent less water and 75 percent less energy when compared to pre-2004 conventional washers. The Whirlpool® Vantage™ washer and dryer pair is available in cosmetallic at retailers nationwide with an MSRP starting at $1,999 each. 

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Whirlpool Brand Introduces Their Most Resource Efficient Cooktop Ever

People prefer to boil water in many different ways – with the lid on, with the lid off, with salt in the water – for many different reasons, but one thing remains the same—the water still needs to boil. With an eye to efficiency and the future, Whirlpool brand, the flagship brand for Whirlpool Corporation, which has been in your home offering innovative solutions for nearly 100 years, introduces the Whirlpool® induction cooktop. 

Utilizing induction cooking, an advanced cooking technology using electromagnetic energy to generate instant heat to only the cookware touching its surface, the cooktop can boil water up to 52 percent faster(1) when using the Boost element. Since heat is only generated to the cookware it is touching, the resource efficient Whirlpool® induction cooktop is our most efficient and easiest to clean cooktop ever.

For example, the advanced induction technology transfers up to 90 percent of energy directly to magnetic cookware, using 25 percent less energy than traditional ceramic-glass cooktops and 58 percent less energy than gas cooktops. This savings means one could power a 60-watt light bulb for 7 hours with the energy saved every time you boil water. And, because induction heats only the cookware and its contents, spills won't bake onto the resource efficient Whirlpool® induction cooktop, making it Whirlpool brand's easiest to clean.

"Induction cookware is an important part of the induction equation, but expensive cookware isn't required," said Steve Swayne, consumer scientist with the Institute of Kitchen Science. "One simply needs to check their current cookware with a magnet—choose a magnet from your refrigerator and hold it up to the bottom of the cookware. If it sticks, your cookware is compatible with induction technology."  

When cooking on any surface, proper ventilation is important. Whirlpool brand has a line of canopy range hoods that helps eliminate steam and odors associated with what's cooking on the range. Available in 30 inch and 36 inch models for the wall or island, a canopy range hood brings a sophisticated style to any kitchen.  

The Whirlpool® induction cooktop (model GCI3061XB) is available at retailers nationwide with an MSRP of $1,349.

With nearly 100 years of practice, Whirlpool Corporation knows a thing or two about storing, prepping and cooking food. This expertise led to the creation of the Institute of Kitchen Science, an informational hub for everything laundry. Additionally, the institute offers daily tips, tricks and advice to consumers via Twitter and Facebook. For more information on Whirlpool brand please visit www.whirlpool.com or http://www.facebook.com/whirlpool. 

Source: Whirlpool 

Ease the Stress of Holiday Entertaining with Tips from the Experts at the Institute of Kitchen Science

Holiday entertaining can be stressful, often leaving many consumers wishing for more hands in the kitchen to help prepare, more hours in the day to finish, and even another oven to help perfect each element of the meal. While Whirlpool brand can't necessarily help with the first two, the brand is giving away a new double oven range to please even the greatest multi-taskers, so you can roast a turkey, bake cookies, or heat a side dish – all at the same time. 

In a Whirlpool Corporation/Harris Interactive survey conducted in 2009, more than 80 percent of consumers said they cook for their guests when entertaining, but many still struggle to reduce time, energy and the overall mess in the kitchen. Of the respondents who cook for the holidays, 52 percent said they do the most cooking for Thanksgiving and 35 percent said they mostly cook what they know, but might try a new recipe when entertaining. With so many recipes, it can be difficult to perfectly time every part of the meal. Experts from Whirlpool's Institute of Kitchen Science are also on hand to help, offering tips to help make that meal memorable and ease the stress of holiday entertaining.

"Consumers are always looking to save time and energy in the kitchen – especially during the holiday season," said Steven Swayne, chef and cooking expert at the Institute of Kitchen Science. "Whether it's about roasting the perfect turkey or eliminating the mess in the kitchen, consumers need to choose the right cooking appliance for their lifestyle, and we're here to help make the process a little less stressful."

If you've ever sat down to a holiday feast, basking in the success of a perfectly roasted turkey, only to be disrupted by the smell of burnt cookies forgotten in the oven, you're not alone. The task of creating a perfect and memorable holiday meal from start to finish doesn't have to be so daunting. From October 21 to November 30, the Institute of Kitchen Science will be posting tips each week relating to holiday entertaining. Consumers will also have a chance to enter to win the new double oven range. A winner will be chosen at random from eligible participants.

Consumers can enter to win in one of two ways. They can log onto the new Institute Facebook page and enter to win on our Contest Tab. Consumers can also follow @kitchensci on Twitter to enter the contest.  

The winner will receive a new Whirlpool brand double oven range, which is the brand's most energy efficient model – and easiest to clean – to date (1).  The upper oven uses 39 percent less energy compared to cooking in a full size 5.3 cu. ft. oven, while the Energy Save Mode uses 62% less energy over a 24 hour period when activated. 6th Sense™ technology monitors oven temperature, controlling the cooking elements to deliver consistent baking, even on multiple racks. Achieve uniform baking every time with a unique temperature management system that takes the guesswork out of baking. 

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