Dehumidifier displays P2 and stops collecting water

Note: On many Whirlpool models, P2 indicates the bucket is full or not in place.

Steps to clear P2:

• Empty the bucket: Pull out the water bucket, empty it completely, and reinstall it firmly until it clicks into place.
• Check bucket alignment: Ensure the bucket is not warped and that it fully engages the internal switch lever. The front of the bucket should be flush with the cabinet.
• Continuous drain setup: If using a drain hose, disconnect it and verify it is not kinked, elevated above the outlet, or clogged with debris. Flush the hose with water and reinstall with a downward slope to the drain.
• Inspect float and switch: If P2 remains with an empty, properly seated bucket, inspect the float and bucket switch as described under E5. A stuck float or failed switch can falsely signal a full bucket.
• Replace faulty bucket switch: Install a Whirlpool-compatible bucket float switch if testing shows it is stuck open/closed.

Test: After correcting bucket and drain issues, power the unit on and confirm that P2 is cleared and the compressor starts.