diff --git a/platform/lang-impl/src/com/intellij/execution/impl/ConsoleViewImpl.java b/platform/lang-impl/src/com/intellij/execution/impl/ConsoleViewImpl.java
index 4c3181f92741..54cdffbcd73a 100644
--- a/platform/lang-impl/src/com/intellij/execution/impl/ConsoleViewImpl.java
+++ b/platform/lang-impl/src/com/intellij/execution/impl/ConsoleViewImpl.java
@@ -375,7 +375,7 @@ public class ConsoleViewImpl extends JPanel implements ConsoleView, ObservableCo
     }
     if (myFlushAlarm.isDisposed()) return;
     cancelAllFlushRequests();
-    addFlushRequest(new MyClearRunnable());
+    UIUtil.invokeLaterIfNeeded(new MyClearRunnable());
     cancelHeavyAlarm();
   }