The AP5660 bay front pellet stove is a fully automatic pellet stove with auto ignition and easy to use electronic controls. Setting this pellet heater apart is the wide bay front glass design that gives you a wonderful view of the fire. To add to its charming character, the stove also has a faux log set and brick fireplace backer giving you the look of a traditional fireplace. It utilizes a temperature control circulation blower to spread heat evenly it is a durable yet sleek design, built for years of high performance. The AP5660 blends nicely with any room setting and provides your home with the desired warmth even in the coldest of climates. Pellet heaters work by using a software driven control board to precisely deliver a pre-determined amount of fuel from the hopper into a burn chamber. An electric heating element, used only in a startup, heats the pellets until they ignite.