EXHIBIT 99.1

APPROVED FINAL FOR RELEASE 12/1/05

WHIRLPOOL CONTACTS:                            MAYTAG CONTACTS:
MEDIA                                          MEDIA
Christopher Wyse, 269 (923-3417)               Karen Lynn, (641) 787-8185
Christopher.Wyse@whirlpool.com

INVESTORS
Larry Venturelli, (269) 923-4678               John Daggett, (641) 787-7711
Larry.Venturelli@whirlpool.com                 John.Daggett@maytag.com


     WHIRLPOOL, MAYTAG CERTIFY SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH SECOND REQUEST;
               ENTER INTO TIMING AGREEMENT WITH ANITRUST DIVISION


BENTON HARBOR, Mich., and NEWTON, Iowa - Dec. 1, 2005 - Whirlpool Corporation
(NYSE:WHR) and Maytag Corporation (NYSE: MYG) today announced that both
companies have certified substantial compliance with the Antitrust Division
of the Department of Justice in response to the request for additional
information ("second request") regarding their proposed merger.

In order to facilitate the Antitrust Division's review, Whirlpool and Maytag
have agreed not to close the proposed merger before February 27, 2006,
without the Antitrust Division's concurrence, although the Antitrust Division
may request additional time for review.

Whirlpool and Maytag continue to expect the transaction to close as early as
the first quarter of 2006, following approval from Maytag stockholders and
regulatory clearance.  As previously announced, Maytag's special stockholder
meeting to consider the merger is scheduled for Dec. 22, 2005, at 10:30 a.m.
CT in Newton, Iowa.  The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has
declared effective Whirlpool's registration statement on Form S-4 covering
the share portion of the consideration to be issued to Maytag's stockholders
upon completion of the proposed merger.  Maytag has mailed to its
stockholders the definitive proxy statement/prospectus contained in the
registration statement for use at its special stockholders meeting.

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION


Whirlpool Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of major home
appliances, with annual sales of over $13 billion, 68,000 employees, and
nearly 50 manufacturing and technology research centers around the globe. The
company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other
major brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries. Additional
information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com .

ABOUT MAYTAG CORPORATION

Maytag Corporation is a $4.8 billion home and commercial appliance company
focused in North America and in targeted international markets. The
corporation's primary brands are Maytag(R), Hoover(R), Jenn-Air(R), Amana(R),
Dixie-Narco(R) and Jade(R).

WHIRLPOOL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This document contains forward-looking statements that speak only as of this
date. Whirlpool disclaims any obligation to update these statements.
Forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding expected earnings per share, cash flow, and material and
oil-related costs for the full year 2005, as well as expectations as to the
closing of the proposed merger with Maytag Corporation. Many risks and
uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from
Whirlpool's forward-looking statements. Among these factors are: (1) intense
competition in the home appliance industry reflecting the impact of both new
and established global, including Asian and European, manufacturers and the
strength of trade customers; (2) Whirlpool's ability to continue its strong
relationship with Sears Holding Corporation in North America (accounting for
approximately 17% of Whirlpool's 2004 consolidated net sales of $13 billion)
and other significant trade customers, and the ability of these trade
customers to maintain or increase market share; (3) the impact of general
economic factors on demand for Whirlpool's products, such as gross domestic
product, consumer interest rates, consumer confidence, retail trends, housing
starts, sale of existing homes, and the level of mortgage refinancing; (4)
the ability of Whirlpool to achieve its business plans, including
productivity improvements, cost control, leveraging of its global operating
platform and acceleration of the rate of innovation; (5) fluctuations in the
cost of key materials (including steel, oil, plastic resins, copper and zinc)
and components and the ability of Whirlpool to offset cost increases; (6) the
ability of suppliers of critical parts, components and manufacturing
equipment to deliver sufficient quantities to Whirlpool in a timely and
cost-effective manner; (7) changes in market conditions, health care cost
trends and pending regulation that could increase future funding obligations
for pension and post-retirement benefit plans; (8) the cost of compliance
with environmental and health and safety regulation, including new
regulations in Europe regarding appliance disposal; (9) potential exposure to
product liability claims, including the outcome of Whirlpool's
previously-announced investigation of a supplier-related quality and
potential product safety problem that may affect up to 3.5 million appliances
manufactured between 2000 and 2002; (10) the impact of labor relations; (11)
Whirlpool's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; (12)
the ability of Whirlpool to manage foreign currency and its effective tax
rate; (13) global, political and/or economic uncertainty and disruptions,
especially in Whirlpool's significant geographic markets, including
uncertainty and disruptions arising from natural disasters, including
possible effects of recent U.S. hurricanes, or terrorist activities; and (14)
risks associated with operations outside the U.S. Other such factors relate
to Whirlpool's pending merger with Maytag Corporation, including (1) the
ability of Whirlpool and Maytag to satisfy the




conditions to closing (including Maytag shareholder approval and regulatory
approval) and timing of the process; (2) the effect on Maytag's business of the
pending transaction; and (3) in the event the merger is completed, Whirlpool's
ability to integrate the business of Maytag on a timely basis and realize the
full anticipated benefits of the merger within the current estimate of costs.


MAYTAG ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


This document includes statements that do not directly or exclusively relate
to historical facts. Such statements are "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may
include statements regarding benefits of the proposed transactions, expected
cost savings and anticipated future financial operating performance and
results, including estimates of growth. These statements are based on the
current expectations of management of Maytag. There are a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements included in this document. For example, with
respect to the transaction with Whirlpool (1) Maytag may be unable to obtain
shareholder approval required for the transaction; (2) conditions to the
closing of the transaction may not be satisfied or the merger agreement may
be terminated prior to closing; (3) Maytag may be unable to obtain the
regulatory approvals required to close the transaction, or required
regulatory approvals may delay the transaction or result in the imposition of
conditions that could have a material adverse effect on Maytag or cause the
parties to abandon the transaction; (4) Maytag may be unable to achieve
cost-cutting goals or it may take longer than expected to achieve those
goals; (5) the transaction may involve unexpected costs or unexpected
liabilities; (6) the credit ratings of Maytag or its subsidiaries may be
different from what the parties expect; (7) the businesses of Maytag may
suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the transaction; (8) the
industry may be subject to future regulatory or legislative actions that
could adversely affect Maytag; and (9) Maytag may be adversely affected by
other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Additional factors that
may affect the future results of Maytag are set forth in its filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which are available at
http://www.maytagcorp.com . Maytag undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED MERGER WITH MAYTAG
CORPORATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT:


Whirlpool has filed and the Securities and Exchange Commission has declared
effective, a registration statement on Form S-4 (File no. 333- 128686),
containing a definitive proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the
proposed merger with Maytag Corporation. Investors are urged to read the Form
S-4 and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and any other relevant
documents filed or to be filed by Whirlpool or Maytag because they contain or
will contain important information. The Form S-4 and other documents filed by
Whirlpool and Maytag with the SEC are available free of charge at the SEC's
website (http://www.sec.gov ) or from Whirlpool by directing a request to
Whirlpool Corporation, 2000 North M-63, Mail Drop 2800, Benton Harbor, MI
49022-2692, Attention: Larry Venturelli, Vice President, Investor Relations
or from Maytag's Website at http://www.maytagcorp.com . Neither this
communication nor the definitive proxy statement/prospectus constitutes an
offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, Whirlpool common stock
in any jurisdiction outside the United States where such offer or issuance
would be prohibited; any such offer or sale will only be made in accordance
with the applicable laws of such jurisdiction.


Whirlpool, Maytag and their respective directors, executive officers, and
other employees may be deemed to be participating in the solicitation of
proxies from Maytag stockholders in connection with the approval of the
proposed transaction. Information about Whirlpool's directors and executive
officers is available in Whirlpool's proxy statement, dated March 18, 2005,
for its 2005 annual meeting of stockholders. Information about Maytag's
directors and executive officers is




available in Maytag's proxy statement, dated April 4, 2005, for its 2005 annual
meeting of stockholders. Additional information about the interests of such
participants is included in the Form S-4 and definitive proxy
statement/prospectus referred to above.

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