The smell happens when you first set it up, only. It is some of the glue left over from it being assembled. Just give it like 5 minutes to burn off at the highest temperature, and then it's good to go. It is not a recurring thing.
I think I read this in the manual... not sure.
I've been on this site for a while actually, but have never posted anything. Just cruisin and using it for good info. In fact the forums here were the reason I bought a Silver Surfer. People seem to be as stoked on it as I am, now that I own one.
I always thought FC was a great name for this...