Replace Dishwasher front panel

How does the front panel to my dishwasher get change? I have a white dishwasher and I ordered the stainless panel 6-917696. I cannot find anything that fits the head on the screws that need to be taken out.(rather star shaped) I think the panel just screws on if I can ever get the old ones out. Since my dishwasher was white, do I have to keep the control panel white? Can it be painted?