Hi, this is Jerica from InSinkErator Customer Service. I do apologize for the inconvenience that you encountered with your disposer. Yes, the direct replacement to your disposer is the model Badger 5. You may also replace it with any Badger disposers as these models have the same plumbing requirements.
Regarding the electrical connection of your disposer, please make sure not to use an old power cord. Reusing an old power cord may cause damage to it and if reused, one may have a problem. It is best to use a new cord and plug.
For your convenience, we have manufactured disposers that are already preinstalled with a power cord. You may check this link:
http://shop.insinkerator.com/p/insi... for an example of a Badger 5 disposer with a cord.
If you have questions, you may contact us through insinkeratorfeedback@emerson.com or call InSinkErator AnswerLine at 1 (800) 558-5700. Thank you.