Elite Gourmet EIM916X Wood Bucket Ice Cream Maker 6 Qt
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Operation Mode: Automatic
- Material: Wood
- Item Weight: 13.8 pounds
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable large-batch churn for gatherings, with the hand crank as a genuine backup if the motor ever quits, though it demands a real supply of ice and salt each use.
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ASIN: B0FGC7Y4JVModel: EIM916XCategory: Ice Cream Machines
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Overview
A 6 quart electric ice cream maker with an old-fashioned wood bucket housing, an aluminum canister, and a 90 rpm motor, plus a bonus die-cast hand crank for manual churning. Built for batch-size ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt at parties and cookouts.
This is an ice-and-rock-salt machine, not a compressor-based unit, so it needs both on hand every time you churn. Owners who read the instructions first report fast, reliable churning; the few who skipped that step ran into a stiff lid or a crank that did not seem to engage at first.
- 6 quart aluminum canister
- 90 rpm electric motor
- Bonus die-cast hand crank
- Dishwasher-safe canister and lid
Who it's for
Good for anyone hosting parties or big family gatherings who wants a large single batch rather than single-serving ice cream. Less practical for someone who only wants a small dessert for one or two people, since it needs a full supply of ice and rock salt each time.
Pros and cons
- 6 quart canister handles a full batch for a group
- Motor and manual hand crank both included
- Dishwasher-safe aluminum canister and lid
- Runs quietly enough for indoor use
- Requires ice and rock salt for every batch
- Lid can be difficult to remove after churning
- No instructional video included, just a manual
- One reviewer found the hand crank did not engage properly out of the box
Performance notes
The included die-cast hand crank lets you churn manually if you prefer the traditional method or the motor needs a break.
Specifications
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | EIM916X |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 13.8 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quartshigher than 87% of 40 ice cream machines |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Wood |
| Color | Pine |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential, Snack Bars |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Programmable |
| Part Number | EIM916 |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Elite Gourmet EIM916X need ice and rock salt?
Yes, it is a traditional ice-and-rock-salt churn, not a self-contained compressor freezer, so both are needed for every batch.
Can it be churned by hand if the motor fails?
It comes with a bonus die-cast hand crank for manual churning as a backup to the motor.