diff --git a/cura/MachineManagerModel.py b/cura/MachineManagerModel.py
index ec346710af..2df28c1f92 100644
--- a/cura/MachineManagerModel.py
+++ b/cura/MachineManagerModel.py
@@ -33,6 +33,11 @@ class MachineManagerModel(QObject):
         if containers:
             containers[0].setName(new_name)
 
+    @pyqtSlot(str)
+    def removeMachine(self, machine_id):
+        ContainerRegistry.getInstance().removeContainer(machine_id)
+
+
 
 def createMachineManagerModel(engine, script_engine):
     return MachineManagerModel()
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diff --git a/resources/qml/MachinesPage.qml b/resources/qml/MachinesPage.qml
index 58a0878019..88cfbc740e 100644
--- a/resources/qml/MachinesPage.qml
+++ b/resources/qml/MachinesPage.qml
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ UM.ManagementPage
         {
             id: confirmDialog;
             object: base.currentItem && base.currentItem.name ? base.currentItem.name : "";
-            onYes: base.model.removeMachineInstance(base.currentItem.name);
+            onYes: Cura.MachineManager.removeMachine(base.currentItem.id);
         }
 
         UM.RenameDialog