for generations, whirlpool corporation has been helping people make the most of time so they can focus on what really matters – their families and their lives. “there is no right way to do a wrong thing” has guided everything we do, and for generations to come, we will sustain our commitment to make each experience an extraordinary one. whirlpool corporation is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the world, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 97,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2015. the company markets whirlpool, kitchenaid, maytag, consul, brastemp, amana, bauknecht, jenn-air, indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world. additional information about the company can be found on twitter at @whirlpoolcorp and whirlpoolcorp.com.