diff --git a/js/gdm/util.js b/js/gdm/util.js
index 1bd2b6b8b..47bb2314e 100644
--- a/js/gdm/util.js
+++ b/js/gdm/util.js
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ var ShellUserVerifier = class {
     }
 
     destroy() {
-        this.clear();
+        this.cancel();
 
         this._settings.run_dispose();
         this._settings = null;