Creeping complexity.

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Yesterday my clothes washer stopped working.
Fixing it required a reboot (wtf?!)
If you are thinking "okay, flip the switch, what's the big deal" you are so wrong you might have been born in the pre-semiconductor age.
No.
Resetting the washer required

1. Disconnect from the power source for 1 minute


2. Reconnect power, then, within 30 seconds, open and close the lid 6 times within 12 seconds


3. Rotate the dial to 4 o'clock and hold the start/cancel button for 3 seconds


4. Rotate the dial to 6 o'clock while holding both the start/cancel and add softener buttons

It worked then.
I kid you not.