To everyone with an Auber - I definitely recommend keeping the unit of the smoker cart shelf, or on a side table, OFF the top of your smoker. The unit has a large heat sink on the bottom for a reason: Heat is the enemy of the Auber! If anyone is experiencing "strange" behavior out of their Auber, and normally set it on top of the smoker, move it off to the side and see if your problems still occur.