Elite Gourmet Ice Cream Maker 4 Quart
- 4 quart canister, heavy duty aluminum
- 90 rpm motor turns a six-fin paddle
- Electric or manual, with a bonus die-cast hand crank
- Ice and rock salt fill the Appalachian wood bucket
- 15 x 15 x 16 inch footprint, pine finish
- 10 degrees F canister temperature from the salted ice
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A traditional bucket churn for family gatherings, with a hand crank as backup to the motor. Every batch needs a fresh supply of the freezing mix.
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ASIN: B08NC5TN33Model: EIM402Category: Ice Cream Machines
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Overview
Elite Gourmet builds this ice cream maker around an aluminum canister set inside an Appalachian wood bucket. Ice and rock salt packed around the canister chill it while an electric motor turns a six-fin paddle through the mix.
Churning by the old method brings back the process without hours of cranking, and the bonus hand crank gives a manual option. Every batch needs a bag of ice and a bag of salt on hand, and the bucket takes real counter or patio space.
Who it's for
Backyard parties, picnics and family dessert nights suit the open bucket and its large canister. Households wanting a machine that freezes without ice, or a tiny batch for one person, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Electric motor plus bonus hand crank
- Makes sorbet, gelato and frozen yogurt
- Paddle folds in cookies and fruit
- All parts remove for cleaning
- Needs ice and rock salt every batch
- Canister is hand wash only
- Bulky square footprint
- Freeze time per batch not listed
Performance notes
The salted ice around the canister pulls heat out of the mix while the paddle scrapes the frozen layer off the wall as it turns. The motor drives the paddle at a steady rate, which gives a smooth soft serve texture. The same paddle crushes cookies, fruit and chocolate chips and works them into the batch.
Specifications
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | EIM402 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15 x 15 x 16 inches (L x W x H) |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 quartshigher than 67% of 37 ice cream machines |
| Cooling method | Ice and rock salt |
| Motor speed | 90 rpm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Pine |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice cream maker machine |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Manual, Automatic |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential, Snack bars |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Elite Gourmet EIM402 ice cream maker?
The listing calls for hand washing, and all parts remove for easy cleaning.
Does the EIM402 need ice and rock salt?
Yes. The wood bucket holds ice and rock salt around the canister to chill it.
What frozen desserts can the EIM402 make?
The description names ice cream, sorbet, gelato and frozen yogurt recipes.
Is this a self-freezing ice cream machine?
No. Cooling comes from ice and rock salt in the wood bucket, so ice has to be on hand.