Elite Gourmet Appalachian Ice Cream Maker 6 Quart
- 6 quart capacity per the spec sheet
- Walnut wood bucket, uses ice and rock salt
- Aluminum canister with a 90 rpm motor, per the text
- Six-fin paddle mixes in cookies and fruit
- Automatic, low noise, see-through lid
- All parts remove for cleaning
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An old-fashioned electric ice cream maker with a walnut wood bucket and a churning paddle that uses ice and rock salt. Capacity differs between the spec sheet and the description, so check the canister size.
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ASIN: B0FLN158RVModel: EIM949Category: Ice Cream Machines
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Overview
Elite Gourmet's old-fashioned ice cream maker pairs a motor that turns a six-fin paddle with a walnut wood bucket that holds ice and rock salt. The paddle whips air into the mix and works in toppings such as cookies, fruit and chocolate chips.
A classic bucket look and simple churning suit parties, picnics and family batches of ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt. The limitation is the capacity mismatch in the listing, plus the ice and rock salt it needs for every batch.
Who it's for
Summer gatherings and weekend dessert batches fit a bucket-style machine with a built-in motor. Anyone who wants a compressor machine or instant results should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Walnut wood bucket
- Parts remove for cleaning
- Needs ice and rock salt each batch
- Capacity differs across the listing
- Bulky wooden bucket
- Weight is missing from the data
Performance notes
Ice and rock salt in the wood bucket chill the canister to about ten degrees, and the motor turns the paddle to whip air into the mixture as it freezes. Batch time depends on the canister size and the amount of ice and salt used.
Specifications
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | EIM949 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quartshigher than 86% of 37 ice cream machines |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Wood |
| Color | Walnut |
| Canister material | Aluminum (per the description) |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Wood bucket, ice cream maker |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Automatic clean, low noise, see-through lid |
| Freezing method | Ice and rock salt in a wood bucket |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Elite Gourmet EIM949 ice cream maker?
The description says all parts remove for easy cleaning. Care steps for the wood bucket are not described.
What does the Elite Gourmet EIM949 need to make ice cream?
The title says it uses ice and rock salt in the wood bucket to chill the canister.
How big is the Elite Gourmet EIM949?
The spec sheet and title say 6 quarts, while the description mentions a 4 quart canister. Confirm with the maker.
What frozen desserts can the Elite Gourmet EIM949 make?
The description lists ice cream, sorbet, gelato and frozen yogurt recipes.