SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 19, 2001
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-3932 38-1490038
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
2000 M63 North, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692
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(Address of principal executive officers) (Zip Code)
(616)-923-5000
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Item 5. Other Events
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During the week ending October 19, 2001, the Company commenced mailing
a summary of the annual report for the Whirlpool 401(k) Plan for the 2000 plan
year that ended December 31, 2000 to members of the Plan.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Copy of annual report to members of the Whirlpool Corporation 401(k)
Plan.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Registrant
Date: October 19, 2001 By: /s/ Robert T. Kenagy
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Name: Robert T. Kenagy
Title: Corporate Secretary