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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), the world's largest manufacturer of home appliances, and Habitat for Humanity® International today revealed the locations for their annual Habitat house builds in 2012. Houses will be built in Amana, Iowa; Benton Harbor, Mich.; Clyde, Ohio; and Bloomington, Ind. as part of a campus build at Indiana University. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO ) Whirlpool Corporation...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has been recognized as one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in the Home Equipment, Furnishings industry sector. The company finished first in this sector for the second year in a row. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO ) Whirlpool Corporation's highest scores in the survey came in the innovation, people management, social responsibility, quality of...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), the world's leading home appliance manufacturer, today was awarded the 2012 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award recognizes the company's leadership in providing consumers with energy- and water-efficient products through its leading home appliance brands. This is the company's 13th top ENERGY STAR award and seventh consecutive...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today that it will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference, the Raymond James 33rd Annual Institutional Investors Conference and the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer & Retail Conference. The company will be reaffirming its full-year 2012 outlook during these presentations. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO ) Whirlpool...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) declared today a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable March 15, 2012, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO ) About Whirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home...

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (Orange County Convention Center) -- The Whirlpool Corporation commitment to helping building professionals create homes of distinction can be found throughout the 2012 International Builders' Show(® )(IBS). During the show, attendees can tour showhomes featuring Whirlpool Corporation product suites, learn about the latest appliances for aging in place and more. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO ) "Our...

Millions of appliance units recalled in the past five years for defects that could cause a fire; Eight ways consumers can protect themselves YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Appliances can pose a fire hazard even when they are not in use according to a recent investigation by Consumer Reports. While human error can play a role, especially in fires involving cooking appliances and clothes dryers, Consumer Reports' in-depth analysis of federal fire data...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) will release fourth-quarter and year-end 2011 financial results at 6 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Whirlpool Corporation will then hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 10 a.m. ET. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO ) To participate in the conference call, dial (800) 895-1549 and use confirmation code Whirlpool....

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been nearly 50 years since self-cleaning ovens were introduced, and it's time for something new. Maytag brand is revolutionizing how ovens can be cleaned with the introduction of AquaLift(TM) self-clean technology. Maytag brand's latest line of freestanding ranges offer consumers an innovation to self-clean the oven interior with an exclusive enamel oven coating, low heat and water to release baked-on spills in less than one hour....

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) continues to be committed to providing consumers technology with purpose. Today, the convergence of technology with everyday household appliances is evolving to optimize energy consumption and allow appliances to work together. In 2012, the company's flagship brand, Whirlpool brand, will bring connected appliances to the marketplace - yet another step closer to making many of its appliances "smart" by the...