Affected by the quality of raw fuels, the furnace of the iron works of Shaoguan Iron and Steel Group Co.Ltd. has been abnormal in condition, which makes the furnace maintenance necessary. A detailed introduction has been made to the whole process of the furnace shutdown, including the conditions of the falling surface, preparatory work before the blowing-down, the operation of the furnace shutdown and the tapping outside the furnace, followed by a summary of the successful experience of the shutdown repairing.