i have a moulinex one that i use in non stick pans (i dont know how much it was as it was a prezzie, but not cheap, i expect). the outer edge has a rubber coating so it doesnt scratch your pans with a recessed blade. i havent used my food processor since i got it, much less washing up as mentioned
. p.s., i have used it in red hot liquid too without any problems........i am sometimes too impatient to wait for the soup to cool