I just installed this and followed the directions to a ''T'' however; when I turned it on the first time it started smoking!! The base of it gets pretty warm. I attached a power cord to it (according to directions) and I plug it into a wall outlet. The smoke is coming from inside the disposal, not the cord.

Electrical Supplies - Ace Hardware - InSinkErator Badger 5, 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal