I have an iPod running iOS 5.1.1 and am trying to erase all content and settings

But whenever I try I get a box saying that I have 6 failed passcode attempts, and to wait for X time. The trouble is the device has never had a passcode on it, so I'm not sure how there were 6 failed attempts. I have tried putting a passcode on and then entereing it, but that failed as well. How do I erase all content if this keeps happening?

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Forgot passcode or device disabled
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.                        
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings        
For how to restore:                                                             
iTunes: Restoring iOS software

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