Elite Gourmet Ice Cream Maker 4 Quart
- Capacity: 4 quarts
- Operation Mode: Manual, Automatic
- Material: Aluminum
- Color: Pine
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Delivers on homemade ice cream taste and the old-fashioned wood-bucket format, but build quality on parts like the nameplate and hand crank handle has been inconsistent.
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ASIN: B08NC5TN33Model: EIM402Category: Ice Cream Machines
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Overview
The Elite Gourmet EIM402 is a 4-quart ice cream maker with a wood bucket housing and an aluminum canister, made to churn ice cream, gelato, sorbet, or frozen yogurt using ice and rock salt, with both an electric motor and a manual hand crank included.
The wood bucket gives it an old-fashioned look, but the seal around the base is something owners have had to manage, with at least one buyer resealing it with silicone after the factory seal leaked. The hand crank is a genuine backup rather than the primary method, useful if the motor fails or you want the traditional experience.
- 4-quart aluminum canister, dishwasher safe
- Electric motor with manual hand crank backup
- Uses ice and rock salt, old-fashioned method
- Includes recipe book
Pros and cons
- 4-quart capacity suits parties and larger batches
- Manual hand crank backs up the motor
- Motor auto-stops once ice cream reaches proper thickness
- Wood bucket seal has leaked for some buyers
- Nameplate, hand crank handle and motor reliability inconsistent
- Runs loud during churning
Performance notes
A motor turns a six-fin paddle inside the aluminum canister, using ice and rock salt packed around it in the wood bucket to freeze the mixture, and the motor is designed to stop turning once the ice cream thickens enough to resist it. The canister and lid are dishwasher safe, though the wood bucket seal needs checking to avoid leaks during churning.
Specifications
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | EIM402 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15 × 15 × 16 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 quartshigher than 69% of 40 ice cream machines |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Pine |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker Machine |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Manual, Automatic |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential, Snack Bars |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Electric |
| Part Number | EIM402 |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Elite Gourmet EIM402 need rock salt?
Yes, it churns using ice and rock salt packed around the canister rather than a pre-frozen bowl.
Can you use the EIM402 by hand if the motor stops working?
Yes, it includes a die-cast hand crank as a manual backup, though one reviewer reported the crank handle breaking under use.
Is the Elite Gourmet ice cream maker's canister dishwasher safe?
Yes, the aluminum canister and see-through lid are both listed as dishwasher safe.