Freezer dedicated non-GFCI receptacle in basement

The micro electronics in a gfi protect you from a possible lethal shock ( often in damp area , basement or outside ) . If appliance is safe no problem , if gfi ( regulations for this style plug is to prevent problem shock ) keeps turning off circuit you have a problem that must be fixed for you safety . Older style breaker panel gfi like breakers did not always give proper protection , some time if you stirred a pot on a stove and you touched a sink you could get a shock , no gfi to protect you . The surface element was leaking and if tested you got a voltage to ground , not enough to blow fuse but enough to cause shock , had to replace element and check all others for problem . Hope this helps you to understand your question .