So after seeing a video posted by a friend on Facebook, I went and gave this a bash and hey-presto!

It worked.

http://www.radiolive.co.nz/VIDEO-Fisher-and-Paykel-washing-machines-play-NZ-national-anthem/tabid/439/articleID/36179/Default.aspx

Quite hilarious - and annoying - and patriotic.

Anyone else got any interesting appliances?