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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced that on Wednesday, the United States District Court in Chicago entered a final judgment in favor of Whirlpool in a case filed by LG Electronics involving Whirlpool Corporation's steam dryer advertising. In previous decisions the Court ruled in favor of Whirlpool, stating that "Whirlpool has established that its dryers do, in fact, use steam," and that "LG did not introduce expert testimony or...

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Increasing proportions of home appliance owners say they choose which appliance brand to purchase first, then visit a retailer carrying that brand, rather than selecting the retailer first, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Laundry Appliance Satisfaction Study(SM) and the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Kitchen Appliance Satisfaction Study(SM), both released today. (Logo:...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With gallons of milk, snacks, frozen foods and produce for an entire family, you need a refrigerator that can fit - and organize - it all. With many family members home from work and school and the height of the summer entertaining season upon us, Whirlpool brand introduces its newest side-by-side refrigerator - large enough to hold all of your party platters at once or enough food to feed the favorite tastes of the entire family. (Logo:...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) will release second-quarter 2011 financial results at 6 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 21, 2011. 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. International participants...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool brand, flagship of global appliance manufacturer, Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), has been recognized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for superior performance in the area of media relations. The coveted 2011 Bronze Anvil Award was awarded in the Media Relations - Consumer Products category based on a year-long media relations campaign around the launch of its Vantage laundry pair. The campaign was executed in...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey conducted on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) and Habitat for Humanity International by the NAHB Research Center* showed that 74 percent of consumers believe that less than a quarter of their home can be categorized as "green." The complete study reported opinions from consumers and builders on various topics related to green home building. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/NY75862LOGO ) In...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whirlpool brand is helping make cooking more accessible and for all homeowners with the introduction of two ADA-compliant* (American with Disabilities Act) ranges. The Whirlpool® 30-inch drop-in self-cleaning ranges meet accessibility guidelines established by the ADA to make daily activities easier for those with limited mobility. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/NY75862LOGO ) "With Baby Boomers approaching...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) today announced that the United States District Court in Chicago refused to award any relief to LG on the last remaining claim in a lawsuit filed by LG in 2008. The Court found that "Whirlpool has established that its dryers do, in fact, use steam", and that "LG did not introduce expert testimony or credible evidence of even a single Whirlpool customer, retailer, or trade representative who expressed...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Who knows more about the extra laundry that comes with a new baby than the company that has been making washers and dryers for close to 100 years? In honor of Whirlpool Corporation's 100th anniversary, the company's flagship brand joined forces with Lowe's for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to celebrate Mother's Day by gifting her soon-to-be-mom audience with new Whirlpool® Cabrio® high-efficiency (HE) washers and dryers. (Logo:...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) was recently named to Fast Company Magazine's World's 10 Most Innovative Consumer Products Companies list. Whirlpool ranked sixth on list. This is the second consecutive year Whirlpool has been named to the list.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/NY75862LOGO )Whirlpool has been widely recognized as an innovation leader both for embedding innovation throughout the company and its culture and...